Victorian Reed and Barton Silver Plate Cake Basket
Title: Victorian Reed and Barton Silver Plate Cake Basket
Size: 12x12x12
Exciting Renaissance revival cake basket by Reed and Barton that still shines with that over the top Victorian exuberance. Heavy metal cake basket with handle. The shape of the basket is rectangular with raised sides surrounding a central rectangular well. The central well has a solid border delineating it and is decorated with repoussé designs of two cupids on either side of an oval cabochon that presumably would have been monogrammed. The cupids, which are hold up birds, are surrounded by a veritable Victorian garden of flowers; roses, violets, poppies, clematis and lilies. Large shell motifs punctuate the ends and a double rod spiral forms the lower part of the handle. The grasped part of the handle, which is decorated with acanthus decorations, is curved and flat. Embellished floral fittings secure the handle to the basket.The basket rests on four lion paw feet. There is a mark imprinted on the base end. It has MF' D & PLATED BY REED & BARTON . 4985There are scratched marks Z 3 MEASUREMENTS 11 ¼” (28.6 cm) long x 8” (20.3 cm) wide x 2 3/8” (6 cm) tall. Weight 1 lb 7.3oz (660 g) CONDITION There is still a fair amount of silver left as it polished up. There are some scratches on the underside. On the upper central well there are pin hole scratches and wear marks and a some discoloration. There are also pin holes on the cabochons between the cupids. The handle stands up on its own. A fanciful cake plate from the Victorian age. I love the intricacies of the flowers. ITEM: S-728
Reserve: $32.00
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Title: Victorian Reed and Barton Silver Plate Cake Basket
Size: 12x12x12
Exciting Renaissance revival cake basket by Reed and Barton that still shines with that over the top Victorian exuberance. Heavy metal cake basket with handle. The shape of the basket is rectangular with raised sides surrounding a central rectangular well. The central well has a solid border delineating it and is decorated with repoussé designs of two cupids on either side of an oval cabochon that presumably would have been monogrammed. The cupids, which are hold up birds, are surrounded by a veritable Victorian garden of flowers; roses, violets, poppies, clematis and lilies. Large shell motifs punctuate the ends and a double rod spiral forms the lower part of the handle. The grasped part of the handle, which is decorated with acanthus decorations, is curved and flat. Embellished floral fittings secure the handle to the basket.The basket rests on four lion paw feet. There is a mark imprinted on the base end. It has MF' D & PLATED BY REED & BARTON . 4985There are scratched marks Z 3 MEASUREMENTS 11 ¼” (28.6 cm) long x 8” (20.3 cm) wide x 2 3/8” (6 cm) tall. Weight 1 lb 7.3oz (660 g) CONDITION There is still a fair amount of silver left as it polished up. There are some scratches on the underside. On the upper central well there are pin hole scratches and wear marks and a some discoloration. There are also pin holes on the cabochons between the cupids. The handle stands up on its own. A fanciful cake plate from the Victorian age. I love the intricacies of the flowers. ITEM: S-728
Reserve: $32.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $16.80 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Washington.
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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