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Victorian Sterling Silver Bon Bon Basket

$1,961.39
£1,425
€1,670.33
CA$2,677.67
A$2,978.80
CHF 1,561.53
MX$36,400.24
NOK 19,884.08
SEK 18,718.11
DKK 12,468.38
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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver bon bon basket; an addition to our silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver basket has an oval, navette shaped form to four feet. The body of the bon bon basket is embellished with embossed and pierced decorated panels of scrolling leaf and floral ornamentation below a band of bud festoons, all incorporating an oval cartouche to either side. One cartouche displays the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi-lion rampant and the other features the monograph initials 'CGA'. Each cartouche is ornamented with a ribbon bow design to the upper portion and a suspended bud motif to the lower portion. This receiver is fitted with the original removable glass dish ornamented with a band of etched decoration paralleling the shaped rim, in addition to a star cut motif to the underside. This antique silver basket retains the original hallmarked sterling silver handle, embellished with embossed Art Nouveau style figural ornamentation supporting a central scrolling handpiece. This impressive example of Victorian silverware is supported by four impressive feet; two feet bear ribbed decoration enveloped with scrolling leaf decoration and either end bears a claw style foot accented with a large leaf motif in junction with the body. Condition This antique sterling silver basket is an exceptional gauge of silver and exceptional quality for its type. The sterling silver body is in exceptional presentation condition. The original glass dish is in perfect condition. The pierced and embossed decoration is very sharp and the bright cut engraved ornamentation is very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the handle are all clear. Dimensions Length 15.3cm/6" Width 11.5cm/4.5" Height to top of handle 19cm/7.5" Weight 6.9 troy ounces/215g (excluding glass vessel) Maker: Thomas Glaser Date: 1894 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Victorian silverware.
  • Creator:
    Thomas Glaser (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1894
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A80381stDibs: LU1200219338231

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