Sterling Silver Fruit Basket - Antique Victorian

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Sterling Silver Fruit Basket - Antique Victorian

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fruit basket; an addition to our dining silverware collection This impressive antique sterling silver fruit basket has an oval shaped form onto four feet. The flared body of this fine Victorian basket is embellished with an undulating band of pierced scrolling leaf decoration above weaving and trellis style ornamentation accented with a bright cut engraved floral motif at each intersection. The body is further embellished with fine and impressive applied and chased floral festoon decoration suspended from applied ram's head and floral motifs. The shaped upper rim of the basket is ornamented with an applied opposing scroll border, the lower rim is encircled with a band of stylised leaf and bead decoration. To either end of the basket is a fine and impressive applied and chased decorated lion mask grasping in the mouth a plain loop handle. The plain oval well of this impressive piece is plain and unembellished. This antique basket is supported by four impressive applied and chased tied leaf and scroll decorated feet. Dimensions Length 23.2cm/9.1" Width 17.3cm/6.8" Height 9.2cm/3.6" Weight 15.5 troy ounce/482g Maker: Charles Johnston Hill Origin: London, England Date: 1891 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflection in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Victorian silverware. SKU: A3437

Creator:
Charles Johnston Hill (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 3.6 in (9.15 cm)Width: 6.8 in (17.28 cm)Depth: 9.1 in (23.12 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver,Sterling Silver
Period:
1890-1899
Date of Manufacture:
1891
Condition:
This antique Victorian basket is exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The applied, chased and pierced decoration is very sharp and the bright cut engraved decoration is very crisp. Full hallmarks are all very clear.
Seller Location:
Jesmond, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A34371stDibs: LU120023152752