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Beautiful antique Reed & Barton silverplate handled bride’s basket / serving basket, model No. 4073.
This unusual piece features an ornate raised swing handle with wonderful figural owl and floral panels along the sides. The round basket has an elaborate embossed floral and foliate border with a subtle engraved floral design in the center.
The underside is clearly stamped:
MFD & PLATED BY
REED & BARTON
4073
The naturalistic owl, flower and foliage decoration gives the piece a wonderful Victorian / Aesthetic Movement appearance.
Details:
Maker: Reed & Barton
Model/Pattern No.: 4073
Silverplate
Bride’s basket / handled serving basket
Figural owl and floral handle decoration
Engraved floral design in center
Ornate embossed border
Swing/movable handle
Approximately 9\" diameter
Approximately 11½\" tall with handle raised
Maker marked on underside
Condition:
Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. There is tarnish/patina, surface scratching, discoloration and areas of finish/plating wear consistent with age and previous use. The center floral engraving has become faint in areas. It has not been heavily polished. Please review all photos closely, as they are an important part of the condition description.
A beautiful and unusual Reed & Barton piece with especially attractive owl detailing—wonderful for a silverplate collection, Victorian/Aesthetic décor or display.
Non-smoking and pet free home.
All sales are final. No returns or exchanges.
Bin: L/DO
