Lee & Wigfull
VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED BREAD BASKET ~ £150
An exceptional antique silver plated bread basket by the silversmiths and electroplaters: Lee & Wigfull.
This magnificent piece is of a unique design having reticulated and folded ends of foliate detail, following the sweeping boat-like form of the main body. The basket has beautiful chased engraving around the perimeter. The pedestal of oval form rests upon a plain lozenge shaped plinth which compliments the overall shape. The basket is terminated by the traditional swing handle of the period, this one having very pretty hinge brackets.
Date: late 19th century.
Condition: Excellent condition, no loss to silver plate. One tiny ding in the dish.
Approx Dimensions:
Height inc raised handle: 27.7 cm (10-7/8″)
Length to points at ends: 36.6 cm (14-3/8″)
Width: 21.9 cm (8-5/8″)
Weight: 876 g
Stock number: AC1815
PRICE £150 (incs UK shipping)
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