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20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver Potpourri Basket

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver potpourri basket; an addition to our ornamental silver collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and glass pot pourri basket has an oval rounded form. The shaped glass body of the basket is embellished with impressive cut glass scroll and foliate decoration. The body is fitted with a plain hallmarked silver gilt mount, ornamented with a gadroon decorated border to the rim. The basket retains the original hallmarked covers embellished with impressive pierced and applied decorated interlacing stemmed floral and foliate designs. This antique basket retains the original rope twist decorated swing handle, ornamented with further foliate designs to the handpiece. The surface of the basket retains the original gilding. Condition This antique glass pot pourri basket is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The applied and pierced decoration is all very sharp. The original glass body is in perfect condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount and part hallmarks to the cover are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique glassware. Dimensions Height to top of handle 12.1cm/4.76" Height to rim 6cm/2.36" Length 13.9cm/5.47" Width 7cm/2.76" Weight 9.3 troy ounces/288.2g (excluding glass body) Maker: William Comyns & Sons Date: 1908 Origin: London, England SKU: C8201
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.76 in (12.1 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7.02 cm)Depth: 5.47 in (13.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1908
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C82011stDibs: LU1200236107722

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