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A Fabulous Mid Victorian Pierced Silver Plated Fruit Basket
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A Fabulous Mid Victorian Pierced Silver Plated Fruit Basket

19th century
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A fabulous silver plated fruit basket by the great name of Elkington. The round body has superb pierced decoration, featuring flowers, leaves and fruits to the body and a beaded rim. The swing handle is similarly beaded. The base is fully marked and the E, M & Co mark denotes a brief collaboration - Elkington, Mason & Co. which has a brief time frame in the middle of the 19th Century. A highly useful and decorative piece for bread or cakes and a excellent gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing:- £20.00 UK

£30.00 Europe

£40.00 Outside Europe

£60.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, plate loss or splits.

Origin :- English.

Date :- 1841-65.

Maker :- Elkington, Mason & Co.

Diameter :- 25 cms.

Height :- 9.5 cms. (handle down)

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Pierced Fruit Basket to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225802
Dealers Internal Reference
13948
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A fabulous silver plated fruit basket by the great name of Elkington.
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The round body has superb pierced decoration, featuring flowers, leaves and fruits to the body and a beaded rim.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The swing handle is similarly beaded. The base is fully marked and the E, M & Co mark denotes a brief collaboration - Elkington, Mason & Co. which has a brief time frame in the middle of the 19th Century. A highly useful and decorative piece for bread or cakes and a excellent gift idea. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A Victorian silver-plated fruit basket featuring a circular pierced rim with floral motifs, a polished central well, a beaded swing handle, and a pedestal base.
fig 1. A Fabulous Mid Victorian Pierced Silver Plated Fruit Basket

Postage and packing:- £20.00 UK

£30.00 Europe

£40.00 Outside Europe

£60.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, plate loss or splits.

Origin :- English.

Date :- 1841-65.

Maker :- Elkington, Mason & Co.

Diameter :- 25 cms.

Height :- 9.5 cms. (handle down)

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Pierced Fruit Basket to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225802
Dealers Internal Ref
13948
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A Victorian silver-plated fruit basket featuring a circular pierced rim with floral motifs, a polished central well, a beaded swing handle, and a pedestal base.

A Fabulous Mid Victorian Pierced Silver Plated Fruit Basket

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A Victorian silver-plated fruit basket featuring a circular pierced rim with floral motifs, a polished central well, a beaded swing handle, and a pedestal base.
A fabulous mid Victorian pierced silver plated fruit basket
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  • ObjectServeware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced foliage, Beaded rim, Swing handle, Pedestal foot
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This mid Victorian fruit basket takes the form of a round pedestal serveware piece made of silver plate with a polished silver colour. The openwork body displays extensive pierced decoration depicting foliage, flowers, and fruits, edged by a beaded rim and a matching arched swing handle attached at the sides. A smooth circular well sits in the centre above a stepped round pedestal foot. The piece measures 9.5 cm high by 25 cm wide and 25 cm deep. Placed on a dining table or sideboard, the basket functions well for serving bread, cakes, or fruit during meals. The sturdy pedestal base keeps the bowl elevated, while the upright handle allows for easy lifting and passing around the table. The reflective metallic surface catches ambient light, adding a bright metallic accent to traditional or modern interior settings.

FAQs

Mid-Victorian silver-plated serveware typically features intricate openwork, pierced foliage motifs, chased floral designs, and beaded rims, reflecting the elaborate dining etiquette and decorative arts of the mid-19th century.

These pieces were commonly constructed from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or electroplated Britannia metal, utilizing hand-piercing, stamping, and chasing techniques to form delicate decorative patterns.

Authentic items generally feature makers marks or EPNS stamps on the underside of the base, along with period-specific motifs such as beaded borders and cast swing handles.

A Victorian silver basket serves as a refined dining table centrepiece, a sideboard focal point, or a vanity organizer for linens and accessories in contemporary interior schemes.

Clean gently with a soft cloth and non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals, submerged washing, or wire brushes to protect the electroplated coating from wearing down.
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