AN AMERICAN SILVER BRIDES BASKET WITH NATURE SCENE, WILCOX BRITANNIA CO., MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT, 1865-1941

the basket is of oval form on a square base with pointed feet. the interior of the basket features foliate scroll motif with a ribbon below the handles. the exterior of the basket features a pair of winged birds with a pair of flowers which is marked by the handle, two maiden heads are featured as well. the stand is designed out of four winged swans the basket resting on their wings. centered on the base is a single twig bird's nest. maker’s mark wilcox sliver plate co., quadruple plate stamped on base, numbered 876. dimensions: 22 x 24 cm (8 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)

CONDITION
The basket is overall an excellent age appropriate condition. Overall tarnish, most notably on the on the base. Would benefit from a polish.

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