Charles Boyton & Son Ltd - Centrepiece - Large - Flowers, bread, fruit, pastries, or cakes - .925 silver - Table center piece Basket
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Edwardian solid sterling silver centrepiece basket, London 1911, by Charles Boyton & Son Ltd, weighing about 747 g and measuring 34.5 × 22 cm with a 30 cm high handle.
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Exceptional Edwardian Solid Silver Center piece Basket - London 1911 - Charles Boyton & Son Ltd
This refined Edwardian silver milieu de table basket is an elegant and highly decorative example of early 20th-century English table silver, crafted in solid sterling silver and fully hallmarked in London in 1911.
The basket features a gracefully proportioned oval bowl resting on a raised circular foot, both adorned with a finely executed pierced gallery, allowing light to play beautifully across the polished silver surface. The design is completed by a sophisticated swing handle, smoothly arched and finished with classic ball terminals, offering both balance and visual harmony.
The overall aesthetic is understated yet luxurious, perfectly reflecting the Edwardian taste for refined elegance and functional beauty. The clean lines and architectural form make this piece timeless, suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.
The basket was produced by Charles Boyton & Son Ltd, a respected London silversmith known for high-quality domestic silver. Their work is appreciated for its solid construction, excellent finishing, and adherence to the highest assay standards.
Originally intended as a table centrepiece, such baskets were used for serving bread, fruit, pastries, or cakes during formal meals. Today, it remains a versatile object, equally suited as a functional serving piece or as an elegant decorative center piece.
Material: Solid sterling silver
Origin: United Kingdom, London
Year: 1911
Weight: approx. 747 grams
Height incl. handle: approx. 30 cm
Height without handle: approx. 14 cm
Length: approx. 34.5 cm
Width: approx. 22 cm
Very good antique condition. The silver surface shows only light surface wear and fine hairline scratches consistent with age and gentle use. The structure is sound, with a stable base and firm handle. Not filled.
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Exceptional Edwardian Solid Silver Center piece Basket - London 1911 - Charles Boyton & Son Ltd
This refined Edwardian silver milieu de table basket is an elegant and highly decorative example of early 20th-century English table silver, crafted in solid sterling silver and fully hallmarked in London in 1911.
The basket features a gracefully proportioned oval bowl resting on a raised circular foot, both adorned with a finely executed pierced gallery, allowing light to play beautifully across the polished silver surface. The design is completed by a sophisticated swing handle, smoothly arched and finished with classic ball terminals, offering both balance and visual harmony.
The overall aesthetic is understated yet luxurious, perfectly reflecting the Edwardian taste for refined elegance and functional beauty. The clean lines and architectural form make this piece timeless, suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.
The basket was produced by Charles Boyton & Son Ltd, a respected London silversmith known for high-quality domestic silver. Their work is appreciated for its solid construction, excellent finishing, and adherence to the highest assay standards.
Originally intended as a table centrepiece, such baskets were used for serving bread, fruit, pastries, or cakes during formal meals. Today, it remains a versatile object, equally suited as a functional serving piece or as an elegant decorative center piece.
Material: Solid sterling silver
Origin: United Kingdom, London
Year: 1911
Weight: approx. 747 grams
Height incl. handle: approx. 30 cm
Height without handle: approx. 14 cm
Length: approx. 34.5 cm
Width: approx. 22 cm
Very good antique condition. The silver surface shows only light surface wear and fine hairline scratches consistent with age and gentle use. The structure is sound, with a stable base and firm handle. Not filled.
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Details
Specific region of origin
London
Silver type
.925 silver
Gross weight
747 g
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Table center piece Basket
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Designer/artist/maker
Charles Boyton & Son Ltd
Model
Large - Flowers, bread, fruit, pastries, or cakes
Material
Silver
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
30 cm
Width
34.5 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated period
1911
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