Wilson & Gill - Basket - .925 silver - Victorian sterling silver
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Late Victorian sterling silver cake basket by Wilson & Gill of London, assayed in 1896, with a Rococo Revival embossed shell, scroll and foliate design, articulated swing handle, and dimensions 6 cm by 22 cm by 31 cm, weighing 430 g and total plus hallmarked .925 silver.
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Late Victorian Sterling Silver Cake Basket — Wilson & Gill, London, 1896
A late Victorian English sterling silver cake basket by Wilson & Gill, assayed in London in 1896.
The oval basket is designed in the Rococo Revival style and decorated with embossed shell, scroll and foliate motifs. It has an articulated swing handle with decorative floral mounts. Traditionally intended for serving cakes and pastries, this type of basket may also be used for bread, fruit or confectionery.
The basket bears a complete set of English silver hallmarks: the S.W/R.G sponsor’s mark for Samuel Wilson and Robert Gill, the lion passant confirming sterling silver standard, the leopard’s head for the London Assay Office, and the date letter “a” for 1896. The underside is additionally stamped “Wilson & Gill, 134 Regent St, London”.
The basket appears to have been used very rarely and is preserved in excellent antique condition, close to its original state. It retains an attractive natural silver patina and has not been excessively polished. There are no visible cracks, significant scratches, dents, distortions, repairs or other defects. The swing handle moves correctly.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
Late Victorian Sterling Silver Cake Basket — Wilson & Gill, London, 1896
A late Victorian English sterling silver cake basket by Wilson & Gill, assayed in London in 1896.
The oval basket is designed in the Rococo Revival style and decorated with embossed shell, scroll and foliate motifs. It has an articulated swing handle with decorative floral mounts. Traditionally intended for serving cakes and pastries, this type of basket may also be used for bread, fruit or confectionery.
The basket bears a complete set of English silver hallmarks: the S.W/R.G sponsor’s mark for Samuel Wilson and Robert Gill, the lion passant confirming sterling silver standard, the leopard’s head for the London Assay Office, and the date letter “a” for 1896. The underside is additionally stamped “Wilson & Gill, 134 Regent St, London”.
The basket appears to have been used very rarely and is preserved in excellent antique condition, close to its original state. It retains an attractive natural silver patina and has not been excessively polished. There are no visible cracks, significant scratches, dents, distortions, repairs or other defects. The swing handle moves correctly.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Victorian
Gross weight
430 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
London
Title additional information
Victorian sterling silver
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer/brand
Wilson & Gill
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
31 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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