Sterling Holloware: Baskets

Bamboo-pattern sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. In New York. Solid well and open sides comprising bamboo stalks. A great Midcentury example of Tiffany’s ongoing adaptation of Asian motifs. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 23892, and director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 9 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 44 troy ounces. #BX505

Gorgeous turn-of-the-century Martelé-style Art Nouveau 950 silver basket. Made by Black, Starr & Frost in New York. Flared and ovoid mouth fand cylindrical body flowing into spread foot on 4 turned-under scroll supports; fixed and shaped c-scroll handle. Ruffled and irregular rims. Chased and applied ornament with flowers and climbing and entwined tendrils overlaid with leaves. Hand-hammered ground. Fully marked with maker’s stamp, no. 7577, and phrases “Exclusive Design”, and “950... Click for details

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase by historic Loetz with engraved silver overlay. Wide and ovoid waisted mouth, cylindrical body, spread foot, and v-form handle with tooled flowerhead mounts. Overlay in loose and fluid symmetrical pattern with scrolled tendrils. Rim interior same. A beautiful piece in rare colors. Glass is cobalt on exterior and sea green on interior. Pontil mark. Silver marked “Sterling”. Excellent condition with nice subtle shimmer.

Dimensions: H 13 7/8 x W 7... Click for details

American Midcentury Modern sterling silver basket. Rectangular with straight sides and curved ends. Plain rim and fixed and high c-scroll handle. Woven strips. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Small dimensions: H 4 1/4 x W 2 1/2 x D 2 in. Weight: 1.6 troy ounces. #BR473

George III sterling silver basket. Made by John W. Story & W. Elliott in London in 1811. Rectilinear with deep well and wide shoulder. Engraved armorials. Gadrooned rim with leaves and scallop shells. Bracket swing handle with applied strapwork cartouche with tooled oval (vacant) and side leaf caps. Foot has lobed border. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 11 1/2 x W 13 x D 10 7/8 in. Weight: 35 troy ounces. #BW906

Midcentury Modern sterling silver basket. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Plain firm forming oval mouth and fixed c-scroll handle with “stitched” rims. Woven strips. The small splurge-size version of the classic high-low design. Marked “© Cartier Hand Made Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 2 1/2 x D 1 7/8 in. Weight: 1.6 troy ounces. #BW990

American sterling silver 5-basket garniture, ca 1890. Retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle in Philadelphia. There are 4 small baskets and 1 large basket. Each: Oval bowl with fixed c-scroll handle and raised oval foot. Open flowering scrollwork on rim and foot. Handle same. Bowl exterior engraved with flowers and scrolls. All baskets have silver-plated frog and 4 baskets have detachable silver-plated liner with loose-mounted rings. Perfect for floral arrangements or passing around treats. Fully... Click for details

Large Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Meriden Britannia (part of International) in Connecticut, ca 1910. Wide and shaped mouth and cylindrical body flowing into round foot. Hinged c-scroll handle. Pierced and engraved ornament, including flowers, leaves, and garlands. Reeding. Armorial frames on front and back engraved with interlaced script monogram. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 920. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 23 x W 16 x D 9 in.... Click for details

Edwardian Modern sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Tapering and “squashed” ovoid body with flared mouth and spread foot. Reeded and tapering stationary handle. Graduated tubular piercing. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 16068 (first produced in 1904), and director’s C (1902-7). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/4 x W 6 x D 3 in. Weight: 5.5 troy ounces. #BV570

English Georgian Neoclassical sterling silver basket, ca 1790. Ovoid body on same foot with reeded c-scroll swing handle. Engraved wavy-shaped frame (vacant) and ornamental borders. Linear and circular piercing and beading. Partially worn marks include London assay stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 11 1/2 x W 14 1/4 x D 10 1/2 in. Weight: 27.5 troy ounces. #JM

Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1914. Round solid bowl with tapering c-scroll swing handle and stepped foot. Rim molded with shallow scalloping. Sides interior have acid-etched pattern with scroll-inset diaper and lunettes in linear frames. Well plain. Fully marked including pattern no. 18794D (first produced in 1914) and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (without handle) 2 7/8 x D 10 1/2 in. H (with handle) 9 in.... Click for details

Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1907. Solid well with engraved leaves. Open sides with interlaced scroll-and-leaf pattern heightened with engraving. Rim has molded c-scrolls interspersed with scallop shells. Tapering c-scroll swing handle. Foot solid and spread. Fully marked including pattern no. 17094A (first produced in 1907) and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 7 1/2 x D 8 3/4 in. H (without handle)... Click for details