OUTSTANDING AESTHETIC ORIENTAL HEAVY SQUARE BASKET PAIRPOINT BIRDS PIERCED

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There are no returns on items purchased.
I ship all items with insurance and tracking number.  If the item is damaged during the shipping, I will file the claim and you will receive full refund. Please, ask questions before you purchase, I am more than happy to answer any and all of them.  I sell legitimate antiques and the condition of the item(s) is clearly described.
HERE IS A BREATHTAKING SILVERPLATED BASKET FROM AESTHETIC MOVEMENT WITH MANY ORIENTAL MOTIF. THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT BIRDS, FLOWERS WITH BELLS, GREAT COMPOSITION.
THE SIZE: ALMOST 10 INCHES SQUARE, 8 INCHES TALL WITH A HANDLE IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
THE MAKER: PAIRPOINT MFG COMPANY, QUADRUPLE PLATE 1230.
THE CONDITION:  EXCELLENT, BLACK FROM TARNISH, NO DENTS, NO MISSING PIECES, NO REPAIRS, BLACK SPOTS ON THE BOTTOM, BUT I NEVER TRIED TO CLEAN THE BASKET, A FEW PITTING MARKS. THE HANDLE CANNOT STAND FOR A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME BY ITSELF. ONE LEG DOES NOT STAND ON THE GROUND. THE BOTTOM PART HAS MATTE BUTLER'S FINISH AND HIGHLY POLISHED CIRCLE IN THE CENTER. IT SUPPOSE TO BE A GLASS RUFFLED VICTORIAN BOWL THERE.
THE CENTERPIECE IS VERY HEAVY.
THE AUCTION IS FOR A SILVERPLATED ITEM ONLY.