Essex Jewelry and Antiques
Lovely English Victorian Sterling Silver 1882 Footed Swing Handle Basket No Mono
Regular price
$295.00
Presented is a lovely English sterling silver footed swing handle basket. All decorations have been hand engraved. There is a nice vertical ribbing around the piece and leafy decorations. There is a lovely light gold wash on the interior of the basket. The dish has a great ribbed edge that matches the ribbing on the handle. The handle is firm and remains in place, either up or down.
The side of the piece is marked with full English hallmarks: the lion passant for sterling silver, the leopard's head for London, the duty mark of Queen Victoria's head, and the date letter, G, representing the year 1882. There is also a maker's mark, TB JH, for Thomas Bradbury & Sons. The JH represents John Henderson. This maker's mark and the lion passant are also marked on the inside of the handle.
This piece is in great condition. There are no monograms and no monogram removals. The piece has no dents, no breaks, and no repairs.
Measurements: 5 inches, 3 1/2 inches, 3 1/2 inches (height with handle down)
Weight: 134 grams or 4.7 ounces -kc
The side of the piece is marked with full English hallmarks: the lion passant for sterling silver, the leopard's head for London, the duty mark of Queen Victoria's head, and the date letter, G, representing the year 1882. There is also a maker's mark, TB JH, for Thomas Bradbury & Sons. The JH represents John Henderson. This maker's mark and the lion passant are also marked on the inside of the handle.
This piece is in great condition. There are no monograms and no monogram removals. The piece has no dents, no breaks, and no repairs.
Measurements: 5 inches, 3 1/2 inches, 3 1/2 inches (height with handle down)
Weight: 134 grams or 4.7 ounces -kc