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French Victorian Porcelain Cat and Basket Compote
French Victorian Porcelain Cat and Basket Compote

French Victorian Porcelain Cat and Basket Compote

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian white parian porcelain centerpiece with 2 cats climbing on basket with handle and

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Basket

Pair of antique sterling silver dishes made in Sheffield in 1922
Pair of antique sterling silver dishes made in Sheffield in 1922

Pair of antique sterling silver dishes made in Sheffield in 1922

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1922 by James Dixon & Sons, this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver

Category

1920s English Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece
Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Victorian Silver-Plated Folding Biscuit Box, Shell Form, Sheffield, c. 1890 This

Category

1920s British Victorian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Large Edwardian sterling silver dish made by Elkington & Co. in 1908
Large Edwardian sterling silver dish made by Elkington & Co. in 1908

Large Edwardian sterling silver dish made by Elkington & Co. in 1908

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

Silver Dish, features wirework sides, with applied flora and fauna detailing, cast scroll feet, and rope

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique small openwork Yogya decorative plate
Antique small openwork Yogya decorative plate

Antique small openwork Yogya decorative plate

Located in Delft, NL

silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia, is called Djokja. {Yogya

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Early 20th Century Balinese Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver, Copper

Naturalistic Victorian sterling silver shell serving dish made by Elkington 1892
Naturalistic Victorian sterling silver shell serving dish made by Elkington 1892

Naturalistic Victorian sterling silver shell serving dish made by Elkington 1892

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

Sterling Silver Dish, is shall shaped, standing on 3 cast shell feet, and with 3 sides and a vine shaped

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Attractive antique sterling silver centrepiece dish made in London in 1913
Attractive antique sterling silver centrepiece dish made in London in 1913

Attractive antique sterling silver centrepiece dish made in London in 1913

By George Jackson & David Fullerton

Located in London, London

Sterling Silver Dish, features pierced decoration to the body, a gadroon border, and cast and applied

Category

1910s English Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Kakadu liqueur set; Austria circa 1910
Antique Kakadu liqueur set; Austria circa 1910

Antique Kakadu liqueur set; Austria circa 1910

By Amboss Austria

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

An outstanding example of Austrian Art Nouveau: Handcrafted liqueur set made of silver-plated

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Pair Antique English "William Comyns" Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Candy Dishes
Pair Antique English "William Comyns" Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Candy Dishes

Pair Antique English "William Comyns" Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Candy Dishes

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique English cut crystal and sterling silver "William Comyns, London" candy dishes, circa

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Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Repoussé Silverplate Compote Dish
Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Repoussé Silverplate Compote Dish

Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Repoussé Silverplate Compote Dish

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian repoussé silver soldered compote dish, centerpiece, or tazza By

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver Plate

George V Sterling Silver & Enamel Dressing Table Tray by Liberty & Co – 1924
George V Sterling Silver & Enamel Dressing Table Tray by Liberty & Co – 1924

George V Sterling Silver & Enamel Dressing Table Tray by Liberty & Co – 1924

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1924 by Liberty & Co., this elegant, George V, sterling silver and

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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Pierced Grapevine Basket Gallery Serving Platter Tray
Antique Victorian Pierced Grapevine Basket Gallery Serving Platter Tray

Antique Victorian Pierced Grapevine Basket Gallery Serving Platter Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Pierced Grapevine Basket Gallery Serving Platter Tray. Item featured has a

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver Plate

George IV Table Bowl Made in Edinburgh by Leonard Urquhart, 1829
George IV Table Bowl Made in Edinburgh by Leonard Urquhart, 1829

George IV Table Bowl Made in Edinburgh by Leonard Urquhart, 1829

Located in London, GB

Scotland. The bowl is in quite exceptional condition and is of a very good gauge of silver. Silver by

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19th Century Scottish George IV Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver

George III  Bread Basket by Nathaniel Smith & Company, Sheffield, 1806
George III  Bread Basket by Nathaniel Smith & Company, Sheffield, 1806

George III Bread Basket by Nathaniel Smith & Company, Sheffield, 1806

By Nathaniel Smith & Co.

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare & unusual George III antique silver Bread Basket made in Sheffield in 1806 by

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19th Century English George III Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large oval Victorian antique sterling silver dish made in London in 1891
Large oval Victorian antique sterling silver dish made in London in 1891

Large oval Victorian antique sterling silver dish made in London in 1891

By Francis Boone Thomas

Located in London, London

silver dish displays a fine example of late Victorian craftsmanship. Oval in form and generously

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Irish Sterling Silver Dish Ring from Dublin, 1895
Victorian Antique Irish Sterling Silver Dish Ring from Dublin, 1895

Victorian Antique Irish Sterling Silver Dish Ring from Dublin, 1895

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Dublin in 1895 by Charles Langley, this charming, antique sterling silver dish ring

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1890s Irish Victorian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare George II Bowl and Cover Made in London by Gabriel Sleath in 1746.
Very Rare George II Bowl and Cover Made in London by Gabriel Sleath in 1746.

Very Rare George II Bowl and Cover Made in London by Gabriel Sleath in 1746.

By Gabriel Sleath

Located in London, GB

A Very Rare and Unusual George II Bowl and Cover Made in London in 1746 by Gabriel Sleath. The Bowl is modelled in a very unusual design and stands on a spreading pedestal foot deco...

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18th Century English George II Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

African Bracelet Made Into A Dish
African Bracelet Made Into A Dish

African Bracelet Made Into A Dish

Located in Tampa, FL

A silver and brass bracelet made into a dish or a glass holder. African, early 19th century.

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Early 1900s African Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Walker & Hall Silverplate Serving Tray W Figural Handles & Faces
Antique Walker & Hall Silverplate Serving Tray W Figural Handles & Faces

Antique Walker & Hall Silverplate Serving Tray W Figural Handles & Faces

By Walker & Hall

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Walker & Hall Silverplate Serving Tray W Figural Handles & Faces.

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Early 1900s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver Plate

Georg Jensen Lidded "Rose" Tureen With Ebony Handles #417
Georg Jensen Lidded "Rose" Tureen With Ebony Handles #417

Georg Jensen Lidded "Rose" Tureen With Ebony Handles #417

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

An ornate art nouveau Danish sterling silver Georg Jensen lidded tureen with shell carved ebony

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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

MINATURE ROBERT PRINGLE ANTIQUE PORCELAIN TRINKET POT WiTH STERLING SILVER TRIM
MINATURE ROBERT PRINGLE ANTIQUE PORCELAIN TRINKET POT WiTH STERLING SILVER TRIM

MINATURE ROBERT PRINGLE ANTIQUE PORCELAIN TRINKET POT WiTH STERLING SILVER TRIM

By Robert Pringle & Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Robert Pringle & Sons London Made Sterling Silver topped Porcelain Dressing table trinket box A very

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Paris Porcelain Parcel Gilt Reticulated Basket
Old Paris Porcelain Parcel Gilt Reticulated Basket

Old Paris Porcelain Parcel Gilt Reticulated Basket

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An unusually decorative openwork compote, or fruit basket, in old Paris porcelain and parcel gilt

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19th Century French Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Porcelain

1917 Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Rosebud Basket Sugar Pitcher Set Nº 235B
1917 Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Rosebud Basket Sugar Pitcher Set Nº 235B

1917 Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Rosebud Basket Sugar Pitcher Set Nº 235B

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Presented as-found, estate fresh. A sterling silver decorative Creamer and Sugar Set, Models #235B

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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Bauhaus Era Art Deco Box by WMF Ikora Design Breuhaus de Groot
Rare Bauhaus Era Art Deco Box by WMF Ikora Design Breuhaus de Groot

Rare Bauhaus Era Art Deco Box by WMF Ikora Design Breuhaus de Groot

By Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This stunning and ultra rare hand-hammered Art Deco lidded box designed by Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot for WMF Ikora in the 1920s is a true masterpiece of the era. Its design is a...

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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Handmade Faience Italian Bread Basket
Antique Handmade Faience Italian Bread Basket

Antique Handmade Faience Italian Bread Basket

Located in New Orleans, LA

An outstanding, hand painted, handmade pottery, bread holder created in Naples, Italy circa 1920s having intricate colorful applied swags of flowers around the boat shaped rim above ...

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1920s Italian Grand Tour Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Majolica

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Glass Hors D'oeuvre Dish Set
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Glass Hors D'oeuvre Dish Set

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Glass Hors D'oeuvre Dish Set

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver and glass hors

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1910s Scottish Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Circa 1830-60 Blue Canton Chestnut Basket
Circa 1830-60 Blue Canton Chestnut Basket

Circa 1830-60 Blue Canton Chestnut Basket

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1830-60 Blue Canton reticulated chestnut basket, Chinese export. Fine condition, one bottom

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Porcelain

1920s French Art Nouveau Silvered Metal Vide-Poche Reclining Woman
1920s French Art Nouveau Silvered Metal Vide-Poche Reclining Woman

1920s French Art Nouveau Silvered Metal Vide-Poche Reclining Woman

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1920s French Art Nouveau Silvered Metal Vide-Poche – Reclining Woman with Draped Folds & Botanical

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Metal

Suite of 3 Antique Victorian Silver Comports / Dishes 1892 / 93 Centrepiece
Suite of 3 Antique Victorian Silver Comports / Dishes 1892 / 93 Centrepiece

Suite of 3 Antique Victorian Silver Comports / Dishes 1892 / 93 Centrepiece

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

A lovely suite of 3 Antique Victorian solid Silver Comports / Dishes comprising of one large Dish

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Presentation Prize Bowl, English, Oak, Ceramic, Fruit Dish, Edwardian
Antique Presentation Prize Bowl, English, Oak, Ceramic, Fruit Dish, Edwardian

Antique Presentation Prize Bowl, English, Oak, Ceramic, Fruit Dish, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique presentation prize bowl. An English oak, silver plate and ceramic display or

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver Plate

Jugendstil basket by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann
Jugendstil basket by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann

Jugendstil basket by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann

By Hans Ofner, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Silverplated brass jugendstil basket by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann with glass inlay. Original

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Brass

Paris porcelain fruit basket - 19th century circa 1840
Paris porcelain fruit basket - 19th century circa 1840

Paris porcelain fruit basket - 19th century circa 1840

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine Paris porcelain ornamental reticulated cup / fruit basket enhanced with fine gold, mid 19th

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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet
Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet

Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet

Located in New York, NY

A sterling silver salt cellar with Lion head and paw feet detail, in the Empire style, circa early

Category

Early 20th Century English Empire Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Shell Shaped Vide Poche in Patinated Silver and Satin Glass 1930s
Art Deco Shell Shaped Vide Poche in Patinated Silver and Satin Glass 1930s

Art Deco Shell Shaped Vide Poche in Patinated Silver and Satin Glass 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Art Deco Shell Shaped Vide Poche in Patinated Silver and Satin Glass 1930s. A lovely shell shaped

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver Plate

Wonderful suite of 5 antique sterling silver dishes - made in London 1898 -1901
Wonderful suite of 5 antique sterling silver dishes - made in London 1898 -1901

Wonderful suite of 5 antique sterling silver dishes - made in London 1898 -1901

By D. & J. Wellby 1, Carrington & Co

Located in London, London

suite of 5, Antique Sterling Silver Dishes, feature pierced decoration to the sides, and cast borders

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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Suite of 5 Victorian silver dishes made by James Dixon & Sons Sheffield 1896
Suite of 5 Victorian silver dishes made by James Dixon & Sons Sheffield 1896

Suite of 5 Victorian silver dishes made by James Dixon & Sons Sheffield 1896

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in London, London

Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Dishes, comprises a central large dish, and 4 smaller additional dishes

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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large copper basin, silver inlaid, Egypt, 19th c. or before.
Large copper basin, silver inlaid, Egypt, 19th c. or before.

Large copper basin, silver inlaid, Egypt, 19th c. or before.

Located in PARIS, FR

Large silver damask copper basin decorated with scrolls, arabesques and foliage, encircling thuluth

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1880s Egyptian Islamic Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver, Copper

Art Nouveau Ruby Red Glass Condiment Set Antique Europe, Sweden, 1900s
Art Nouveau Ruby Red Glass Condiment Set Antique Europe, Sweden, 1900s

Art Nouveau Ruby Red Glass Condiment Set Antique Europe, Sweden, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous glass set of salt and pepper shakers with a silver-plated holder. A beautiful art nouveau

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Important Bauhaus Era Art Deco Bowl Dish by WMF Design Paul Haustein Ikora
Important Bauhaus Era Art Deco Bowl Dish by WMF Design Paul Haustein Ikora

Important Bauhaus Era Art Deco Bowl Dish by WMF Design Paul Haustein Ikora

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Paul Haustein

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Stunning silverplated reticulated Art Deco Bauhaus Era bowl or centerpiece by WMF probably designed by Paul Haustein dating to the early 1920.

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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Garniture of George III Baskets, London, 1778, Philip Freeman
Rare Garniture of George III Baskets, London, 1778, Philip Freeman

Rare Garniture of George III Baskets, London, 1778, Philip Freeman

By Robert Hennell

Located in London, GB

This extremely rare and fine garniture of George III neo classical baskets were made in London in

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1770s English George III Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham USA Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed Metal Bowl Japanese Hallmarks N
Gorham USA Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed Metal Bowl Japanese Hallmarks N

Gorham USA Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed Metal Bowl Japanese Hallmarks N

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Gorham (Rhode Island) mixed metal on sterling Aesthetic Movement bowl hallmarked and dated N for 1881. Hammered background with asian floral motifs.

Category

1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Terracotta Fruit Basket Centerpiece Sculpture
19th Century French Terracotta Fruit Basket Centerpiece Sculpture

19th Century French Terracotta Fruit Basket Centerpiece Sculpture

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th Century French Terracotta Fruit Basket Centerpiece Sculpture Handmade, large, refined

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Ethnic North African Moroccan Silver Anklet Ashtray Catchall Dish
Antique Ethnic North African Moroccan Silver Anklet Ashtray Catchall Dish

Antique Ethnic North African Moroccan Silver Anklet Ashtray Catchall Dish

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Ethnic North African traditional anklet silver and brass bracelet made into a vide poche

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Late 19th Century Unknown Moorish Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Circa 1780 Neoclassical Luneville Faience Basket
Circa 1780 Neoclassical Luneville Faience Basket

Circa 1780 Neoclassical Luneville Faience Basket

By Luneville

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780 Luneville neoclassical reticulated faience basket with typical floral spray central

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1780s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Faience

Pair Worcester Dr Wall Chestnut Baskets And Lids
Pair Worcester Dr Wall Chestnut Baskets And Lids

Pair Worcester Dr Wall Chestnut Baskets And Lids

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Basildon, GB

Pair Worcester First Period / Dr Wall chestnut baskets and lids. circa 1780. Blue underglaze

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets
Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets

Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (late 19th century) reticulated porcelain baskets supported by putti around a tree

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Porcelain

George III Sugar Basket Made in London by John Denzilow, 1793
George III Sugar Basket Made in London by John Denzilow, 1793

George III Sugar Basket Made in London by John Denzilow, 1793

Located in London, GB

A fine George III Sugar Basket made in London in 1793 by John Denzilow. The Basket stands on a

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18th Century English George III Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver

George III Sugar Basket Made in London by William Plummer, 1785
George III Sugar Basket Made in London by William Plummer, 1785

George III Sugar Basket Made in London by William Plummer, 1785

By William Plummer

Located in London, GB

A very fine George III Sugar Basket made in London in 1785 by William Plummer. The Basket is

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Silver

19th Century Large Porcelaine de Paris Compote Basket
19th Century Large Porcelaine de Paris Compote Basket

19th Century Large Porcelaine de Paris Compote Basket

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very striking Paris porcelain openwork compote, or fruit basket, fully gilded on its exterior

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Basket

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Silver Basket For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique silver basket for your home. Each antique silver basket for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. There are many kinds of the antique silver basket you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver basket is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique silver basket that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mason's Ironstone, Wedgwood and Tiffany & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Silver Basket?

The average selling price for an antique silver basket at 1stDibs is $1,799, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $135,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Silver Basket
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.