Antique Victorian Silver Plate Repousee "Brides" Bread/Fruit Basket ExcCondition

Description

In this listing, I am offering to you a beautiful Antique Victorian Silver Plated "Brides" Basket.  Made during the second half of the 19th Century, these Baskets were popular gifts for the Bride. Used to display the bridal bouquet during the reception and/or used as a basket for the flower girl to carry her petals.  Afterwards, the new bride would use the basket to serve sweet cakes or fruit to her guests.  It has a swing arm and an overall floral motif that has been hand finished with beautiful details.
Approximate Measurements:  Basket without the handle: 4" tall x 13" long x 10" deep
Condition:  There is very minor loss of plating and some minor pitting in the creases.  None are very noticeable. In one of the pictures showing the inside of the bowl, there is some blueish areas.  This is not tarnish or loss of plating.  It is a reflection from the sky.  I did not notice it at first or I would have taken another picture.  Please see the pictures for more information on these areas as they serve as part of my description.
Shipping Weight: 3 lbs.
Any questions, please contact me for a quick reply, prior to placing a bid.  Most of my listings are for quality antique and vintage items.  Therefore, they will not  be perfect. They may have some surface wear, etc. but I try to list every flaw, large or small,  extensively, in text and with photographs.
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International buyers are welcomed, with some restrictions.  Please check with me first,  prior to placing a bid,  to see if your country is one that I am able to ship to and to get a USPS shipping quote.  Also, please beware, all taxes,
levies
or fees placed on the item by your country are not included in my shipping quote and are the buyer's
responsibilities.
Thank you so much for visiting and I hope that you take the time to see my other listings for more quality Vintage and Antique items.
Margaret