Antique PAIRPOINT Victorian Silver Plated Bride's Basket Engraved DEC.25 1886

Description

Antique PAIRPOINT Victorian Silver Plated Bride's Basket Engraved DEC.25 1886.Gorgeous, engraved
With butterflies, birds and flowers and the initials M.B and date Dec 25,86 for 1886. Beautiful ornate detailing on the swing handle. In Victorian years a Brides Basket was for ladies visiting the bride before the wedding to leave their name cards in the basket that would usually be on the entry table at the entry door. Also the cards would have certain corners turned down to tell others if she was available to wed, married already,or betrothed already. These baskets were also used as a cake stand. Just imagine the story that this Basket could tell. It is a heavy basket,very well made. Shows some small scratches on bottom underneath and small area of plate loss. I ship only in the US and payment is expected within 72 hours of purchase please unless you notify me that you are still bidding on a few more items and I will combine shipping when possible but please let me know before you pay please. Please note that postal rates have gone up again and mostly affecting the sizes and weight of the box being shipped and delivery is still running behind in some areas and understand that I cannot be responsible for items that are still in transit.
Auction includes the Bride's basket only
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