West & Son - Fruit basket - .925 silver - with a tilting handle

Rare and refined centerpiece / pierced fruit basket (Swing-Handle Basket) in solid Sterling Silver 925, made in Dublin in 1908 by the renowned royal jewellers and silversmiths West & Son.

Of a shaped oval form and of imposing dimensions (29.5 cm in length and 569 g in weight), this splendid Edwardian-era piece stands out for the complexity of the pierced relief work, enhanced by lattice motifs, beaded borders, and floral details. The item is equipped with its original elaborately decorated swinging handle.

Marks and Punches present on the piece:
- Crowned Harp: Hallmark of the Dublin Assay Office for Sterling Silver 925.
- Hibernia: Dublin city/tax mark.
- Date letter "m" (in Gothic shield): Exact year of assay 1908.
- Maker's mark "W&S" (in the shamrock) and engraved signature "WEST & SON DUBLIN": Identify the famous Irish firm West & Son.
- Serial/inventory number engraved: 8459.

Technical Specifications:
- Provenance: Ireland (Dublin)
- Era: Edwardian (Year 1908)
- Silversmith: West & Son (Dublin)
- Material: Solid Sterling Silver (925/1000 fineness)
- Exterior dimensions: 29.5 cm x 23 cm
- Height: 8 cm (excluding handle)
- Base dimensions: 14 cm x 10 cm
- Total actual weight: 569 grams

Condition:
Excellent overall condition for its age. Silver is bright, pierced work intact with no breaks or visible welds, swinging handle fully functional, and punches clearly legible and crisp.

A piece of antique collectible of great significance, ideal both as a formal centerpiece and as an investment in solid antique silver signed by a renowned maker.

Shipping will be tracked and insured. Ample, protective packaging to prevent shocks and damage during transit. Any import duties in the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer.