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Edwardian Sterling Silver Potpourri Basket (1908) (1 of 16)
AC Silver
Flag of United KingdomTyne and Wear, UK
Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide. Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Edwardian Sterling Silver Potpourri Basket (1908)

REF: C8201 / LA460726
£1,295
€1,513
$1,629
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Description
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and glass pot pourri basket has an oval rounded form. The shaped glass body of the basket is embellished with impressive cut glass scroll and foliate decoration. The body is fitted with a plain hallmarked silver gilt mount, ornamented with a gadroon decorated border to the rim. The basket retains the original hallmarked covers embellished with impressive pierced and applied decorated interlacing stemmed floral and foliate designs. This antique basket retains the original rope twist decorated swing handle, ornamented with further foliate designs to the handpiece. The surface of the basket retains the original gilding. Dimensions Height to top of handle 12.1cm/4.76" Height to rim 6cm/2.36" Length 13.9cm/5.47" Width 7cm/2.76" Weight 9.3 troy ounces/288.2g (excluding glass body)
measurements
Width:
7 cm
Length:
13.9 cm
Height to top of handle 12.1cm/4.76" Height to rim 6cm/2.36" Weight 9.3 troy ounces/288.2g (excluding glass body)
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Edwardian Sterling Silver Potpourri Basket (1908) (LA460726) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1908
condition
This antique glass pot pourri basket is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The applied and pierced decoration is all very sharp. The original glass body is in perfect condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount and part hallmarks to the cover are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique glassware.
additional info
location
This Edwardian Sterling Silver Potpourri Basket (1908) is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom