Reed & Barton (est. 1824, MA) made this elegant antique Victorian silver plated bridal basket. The ornate piece is decorated with a wonderful star flower design and interesting flower leaf patterned trim. The profile band around the outside of the bowl has varying panels with apples, pears, leaves, cherries and flowers. An ornate finial handle tops the basket and can stand up or rest on the side of the round dish. This piece would make a great dessert server or fruit bowl. The basket is finished with a sturdy base. The bottom is signed, "MFD & plated by Reed & Barton, 3724".
This piece is from a collection of a grand lady who purchased Victoriana for over 50 years. She was well read, studied and could afford the best. I acquired about 40 pieces of her collection and many of these are some of the best examples of Victorian silver plate you will find. She was well traveled and these items were mostly purchased from prestigious dealers in the San Francisco area.
Dear customers, please note! This piece has been partially polished. I have used silver polish to make it presentable but I have not worked over all the areas. It can look as bright or not as you choose and depending on how long between when I list this for sale on Etsy and when it sells it will likely arrive darker than these photos. There is newest vintage patina, surface age wear, expected fine scratches and loss of silver finish. Please see photos for condition and below for detailed measurements.
Weight: 912 grams
Height with handle up: approx. 13 3/4 inches
Height to dish (handle down): 7 1/4 inches
Bowl: 9 inch diameter
Condition: very good vintage condition with antique patina and general age wear, please read above about polished condition; expected fine scratches, some loss of silver finish, etc. as photographed
Product code: Antique Victorian sunflower star flowers Reed & newest Barton brides basket cake plate