19th Century Silver Centerpiece
This is a beautiful sterling silver basket or bowl by Bailey, Banks & Biddle in gorgeous decorative design. This rounded, rectangular basket stands on a plain, rounded, rectangular footring and has an undecorated interior with deep sides that are intricately pierced with a sunburst and fan motif with geometric decoration. There is a band of geometric medallions around the rim which is finished with a beaded border. This basket is in excellent condition and has been finely crafted from heavy gauge silver. It measures approx. 3 7/8" high, approx. 12" long, 9 ½” wide, and weighs 22.5 troy ounces. It is marked under the base with the maker's mark of Bailey, Banks & Biddle, the word Sterling, pattern number 416, and is engraved with the initials G.J.B and the inscription 1860 June 5th 1885. This elegantly styled, large antique silver basket would make a great complement to any décor. A versatile piece for setting your table! Price: $2,000.00
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Nelson & Nelson Antiques Inc. is a family-owned business run by the husband and wife team of Steve and Marge Nelson since 1975. Their glittering showroom, located on Third Avenue in the heart of New York City, always showcases a treasure-trove of late 19th Century and early 20th Century antique silver, sterling silver: candle sticks, picture frames, trays, tea sets, hollowware, flatware, vanity items, French antiques and the most comprehensive selection of silver overlay within New York and its surrounding area. There is also a large variety of bronze d'ore picture frames, cut crystal, unique objects of art, beautiful enamels and distinctive Victorian, Edwardian, and Retro jewelry.
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