Hi Sam

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Bride’s Baskets (also called brides baskets or wedding baskets) are a category of Victorian decorative tableware that were especially popular in the United States from the 1870s to around 1910. They typically consisted of a decorative metal stand—often silver-plated or sometimes sterling silver and a removable art-glass bowl or basket insert. They were wedding presentation gifts, often filled with flowers, fruit, or sweets and displayed prominently in the bride’s new home.

There might be a small mark on the silver or silverplated stand to identify the maker but regardless of maker, these usually sell at auction for comparatively nominal sums: these days, you'd be lucky to get $100 for them. I realize this may have greater sentimental value to you and your family but I think it is a good idea to be realistic with you as to its value in the current market.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A Victorian silver (plate) mounted gilt green glass Bride's Basket
American or English, late 19th or early 20th Century
The molded pressed green glass basket with scalloped edge and gilt accents, vine decoration (presumably unmarked), the metal frame with fixed handle and four feet.
4 inches high (excepting handle), 12 inches long, 8 inches deep
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$50-75*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia