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Sterling Silver Bread Baskets

George Reid Sterling Silver Bread Basket
Located in Huntington, NY
George Reid Sterling Silver Bread Basket Here we have a wonderful Early Victorian Sterling Silver
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Reid Sterling Silver Bread Basket
George Reid Sterling Silver Bread Basket
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.25 in W 7.75 in D 5 in
Empire Sterling Silver Basket Georgian Openwork Basket Napoleonic 19th Century
By Gorham CO., Sheffield Silver Co., Edward & Sons, Sheffield 1
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch Sterling silver bread basket Made of sterling silver hand crafted openwork basket
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver George II Basket
Located in London, GB
A George II sterling silver bread basket, London 1750 by Samuel Herbert & Co Of shaped oval form
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Antique 1750s English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver George II Basket
Antique English Sterling Silver George II Basket
$13,075
H 9.85 in W 13.98 in D 11.82 in
Sterling Silver Breadbasket by Dominick & Haff
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A finely crafted sterling silver bread basket by Dominick & Haff, of oval form with delicately
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Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

George III Bread Basket Made in Sheffield in 1777 by Richard Morton & Company
By Richard Morton
Located in London, GB
This extremely fine George III neoclassical antique sterling silver bread basket was made in
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Antique 1770s English George III Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Schoonhoven 1966
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Schoonhoven, 1966 An oval round Dutch silver bread basket with openwork
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20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Schoonhoven 1966
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Schoonhoven 1966
$2,729
H 3.55 in W 10.83 in D 8.27 in
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Aubert & Zn
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver bread basket, Aubert & Zn An oval Dutch silver bread basket with openwork decor
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

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Silver

Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Aubert & Zn
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Aubert & Zn
$2,819
H 3.35 in W 12.33 in D 7.88 in
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Voorschoten, 1927
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver bread basket, Voorschoten, 1927 An oval Dutch silver bread basket with openwork
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Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Voorschoten, 1927
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Voorschoten, 1927
$2,729
H 3.94 in W 11.62 in D 7.49 in
German Silver Bread Bowl / Basket by Wilkens & Söhne
By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne
Located in Delft, NL
A German silver bread bowl by Wilkens & Söhne A rectangular with round shape bread bowl in Art
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Silver

German Silver Bread Bowl / Basket by Wilkens & Söhne
German Silver Bread Bowl / Basket by Wilkens & Söhne
$1,109
H 1.78 in W 15.56 in D 7.68 in
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Van Kempen & Begeer, 20th Century
By Van Kempen
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Van Kempen & Begeer, 20th Century An oval round Dutch silver bread
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Late 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

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Silver

Dutch Silver Bread Basket by J. Krins, Schoonhoven, 1967
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver bread basket byJ. Krins, Schoonhoven, 1967 Dutch silver openwork bread basket The
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

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Silver

Dutch silver bread basket by Pressburg and Son, Haarlem, 1956
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver bread basket by Pressburg and Son, Haarlem, 1956 An oval silver bread basket with cut
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20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Bread Basket by the Zaans Silver smith, Amsterdam, 1925
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver Bread Basket by the Zaans Silver smith, Amsterdam, 1925 An oval Dutch silver bread
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Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

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Silver

Dutch Silver Bread Basket by H.M. Mansvelt, Rotterdam, 1896
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver bread basket by H.M. Mansvelt, Rotterdam, 1896 An oval Dutch silver bread basket with
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

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Silver

Dutch Silver Bread Basket, N.M. van Kempen en Zonen, 1894
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, N.M. van Kempen en Zonen, 1894 An oval Dutch very large silver bread
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

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Silver

Hand-Pierced Sterling Silver Fruit or Bread Basket
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
silver bowl suitable for holding grapes, berries, sweets or nuts and would make a wonderful bread basket
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Vintage 1920s English Decorative Baskets

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Sterling Silver

Empire Cut Crystal Bread Basket With Sterling Silver Handle Voneche Baccarat
By Voneche, Val Saint Lambert, Saint Louis, Cristalleries De Baccarat, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
ntique large crystal bread basket with silver handle Made of Regency cut crystal The handle is
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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Dish
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver bread dish; an
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Dish
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Dish
$2,608
H 2.7 in W 7.6 in D 3.7 in
20th Century Sterling Silver Bread Dish
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver bread dish; an
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20th Century English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Basket 1774 Cake Bread Serving Swing Handle
By Charles Aldridge & Henry Green
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique George III solid Silver swing handled Cake Basket in a classic oval shape
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Basket 1774 Cake Bread Serving Swing Handle
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Basket 1774 Cake Bread Serving Swing Handle
$3,853 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.83 in W 11.46 in D 13.04 in
Antique Georgian Paul Storr Silver Basket 1805 Swing Handled Cake Bread
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
An Antique George III Sterling Silver swing handled Basket. This Georgian Silver Basket has a round
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

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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Antique 19th Century English George III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Silver Bread Basket
Located in Schoten, BE
Large silver bread basket with pearl edges. Dutch hallmarks, Schoonhoven 1930, 634gr.
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Louis XVI Sterling Silver

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Silver

Silver Bread Basket
Silver Bread Basket
H 4.73 in W 12.6 in D 8.27 in
Sterling Silver Bread Basket
By Reed & Barton
Located in Malibu, CA
Reed & Barton sterling silver bread basket. Graceful tapered oval sterling silver bread basket or
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bread Basket
Sterling Silver Bread Basket
H 1.75 in W 6.5 in D 10.5 in
Blackberry by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bread Basket with Handle, Hollowware
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous Blackberry by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bread basket with handle. The basket
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Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Hallmarked Scalloped Bowl Or Bread Basket
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely hallmarked sterling silver scalloped bowl is from the 1980s. It is perfect for serving
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Reticulated Gorham Sterling Silver Bread Cake Bridal Basket
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Gorham sterling silver 925 Edwardian style serving basket numbered 2225A with ruffled
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Wirework Antique English Silver Basket, Bread Basket, Sheffield, 1914
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1914 by Walker & Hall, this stylish Antique Sterling Silver Dish would
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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Edward VII Sterling Silver Fruit Bread Basket, London, 1909
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptionally fine antique English Edwardian sterling silver fruit basket with hallmarks
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Ribbon and Bows Sterling Silver Fruit or Bread Basket, London 1891-1892
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Ribbon & Bows, Sterling Silver Fruit/Bread Basket, Hallmarked for London 1891/1892, Pierced
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique English George IV Sterling Silver Fruit Bread Basket by Paul Storr, 1823
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptionally fine antique English George IV sterling silver fruit basket by the world
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Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

George III Silver Fruit or Bread Basket by Aldridge & Green, London 1774
By Charles Aldridge & Henry Green
Located in Cornwall, GB
A superb oval George III silver basket by Aldridge & Green, London 1774. Of oval form, the pierced
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Antique 1770s British George III Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

American Sterling Silver Repousse Bread Basket
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
American sterling silver repousse bread basket. Deep paisley pattern repousse design. Marked with
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Early 20th Century American Serving Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Edward VII Sterling Silver Fruit Bread Basket Sheffield, 1907
By Atkin Brothers
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptionally fine antique English Edwardian sterling silver fruit basket with hallmarks
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Bread Dish - Walker & Hall Sheffield 1903
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, London
Silver Bread Dish, is oval in shape, and features slat pierced sides. The bread dish measures 3.75
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Sterling Silver

George III Bread Basket Made in London in 1803 by William Allen III
Located in London, GB
This extremely unusual George III Bread Basket was made in London in 1803 by William Allen III for
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Antique Early 1800s European George III Tableware

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Sterling Silver

George III Bread/Fruit Basket Made in London in 1803 by Richard Cooke
By Richard Cooke
Located in London, GB
The Apley Castle basket. An important & Substantial George III Bread/Fruit Basket made in London in
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

A George III Bread Basket Made by Gustavus Byrne in Dublin in 1798.
Located in London, GB
title became extinct. Bread Baskets from Ireland are very rare, as is the work of the innovative
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Antique 1790s Irish George III More Dining and Entertaining

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bread Basket London 1813
By William Stroud
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling Silver Bread Basket Or cake Basket Date : Hallmarked in London 1813 For William
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Basket / Fruit Tray, Hallmarked Sheffield 1898
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The rectangular body rising to a pierced gallery with a richly embossed foliate rim, the interior surface bearing full hallmarks and partially rubbed makers marks for Richard Martin ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fruit Bread Basket London, 1858, 19th Century
By Henry Wigfull
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning quality antique English Victorian sterling silver swing handled bread basket
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oval Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Voorschoten, 1938
Located in Delft, NL
Oval Dutch silver bread basket, Voorschoten, 1938 An oval boat shaped Dutch silver bread basket
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Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Dutch Large Silver Bread Basket, Kempen Begeer & Vos, 1921
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch large silver bread basket, Kempen Begeer & Vos, 1921 An oval Dutch silver bread basket
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Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Basket 1780 Wire Work Cake / Bread / Serving
By John Wakelin & William Taylor
Located in London, GB
A magnificent George III Solid Silver Basket with a round form and a traditional swing handle. The
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Basket 1771 Cake Fruit Bread Swing Handled
By William Plummer
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Georgian solid Silver Cake Basket with an elegant pierced pattern and a cast
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Georgian Silver Basket Dublin, Ireland c1770 Cake Bread Serving
By John Locker
Located in London, GB
A superb Antique Irish silver swing handled Georgian Basket with an oval shape. The body of the
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique English Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Bread Baskets, 1902
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Classical sterling silver bread baskets. Made by S. Glass in Birmingham in 1902
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver Bread Basket in Art Nouveau Style
Located in Singapore, SG
A large early 20th century Dutch sterling silver bread basket, note the one under the lion hallmark
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A. Michelsen Sterling Silver Bread Basket
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anton Michelsen sterling silver bread basket. This contemporary looking breadbasket is in a very
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plated Bread Basket
Located in Stutton, GB
Offered for sale is this 19th century antique silver plated bread basket, classic design. Perfect
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Bread Basket
Antique Silver Plated Bread Basket
H 2.96 in W 11.23 in D 7.68 in

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Mahogany

Late 18th Century Mahogany Pembroke Dining Table
Late 18th Century Mahogany Pembroke Dining Table
$3,600 Sale Price
70% Off
H 29 in W 20 in D 42.5 in
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English Regency Penwork Games Table
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Biedermeier Console Table, Cherry Wood, Full Columns, South Germany circa 1820
Biedermeier Console Table, Cherry Wood, Full Columns, South Germany circa 1820
$2,969 Sale Price
44% Off
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Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Vase
Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Vase
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English Porcelain Tulip Vase, circa 1840
English Porcelain Tulip Vase, circa 1840
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Sterling Silver Bread Baskets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of sterling silver bread baskets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique sterling silver bread baskets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Sterling silver bread baskets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern sterling silver bread baskets are consistently popular styles. Sterling silver bread baskets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles Aldridge & Henry Green, Paul Storr and Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox are consistently popular.

How Much are Sterling Silver Bread Baskets?

Prices for sterling silver bread baskets start at $525 and top out at $15,821 with the average selling for $3,310.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.