Alison lives in a small village on the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border and has been involved in the antiques trade for thirty five years. A qualified auctioneer, she has a BA Hons in Valuation of Fine Art and Chattels and has worked in a London auction house and for The Potteries Museum as well as exhibiting at fairs in London and East Anglia.
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Cambridgeshire, UK
Victorian Pierced Silver Swing Handle Bonbon Basket
REF: BA1255 / LA512954
£145
€174
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Nov 2021Approved item265 sales by dealer
LoveAntiques Dealersince Nov 2021Approved item265 sales by dealer
Description
A gorgeous pierced silver sweetmeat or bonbon basket, dating from the end of the Victorian era. This lovely example has a shaped undulating rim and a fretwork body decorated with flowers and bows. The swing handle is of wire-work form and the solid base is fully hallmarked. A delightful example, both practical and decorative.
measurements
Height:
8 cm
Width:
10.3 cm
Depth:
6.7 cm
declaration
Booth Antiques has clarified that the Victorian Pierced Silver Swing Handle Bonbon Basket (LA512954) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1896
condition
Excellent condition, with no dents, splits or losses. There are a couple of pinprick dimples to the base, commensurate with age and use.
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Date of Manufacture:
1896
location
This Victorian Pierced Silver Swing Handle Bonbon Basket is located in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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