Fancy Victorian CIVIL War Era Style Silver Footed Handled Oval Tea Cake Basket

  

Fine Things 4 sale - Family parts with a few treasures... You too, should invest in FineThings! Many more Sterling and Silverplate items to be listed.

SUPERB HOST ITEM FROM A SERIOUS SILVER COLLECTOR -- OVAL FOOTED "TEA CAKE BASKET" FANCY CHASING TRAY WITH HANDLES - HIGHLY DETAILED REEDED / BANDED EDGE - VICTORIAN AGE SPLENDOR - CLASSICAL MOTIF - Superb older (we're told Victorian age) Silver item bought in New York city - Post WWII - Older High Quality Silverplate. This piece is 13" LONG and about 6" wide.

Silver shows minimal age/wear as depicted in listing pictures. NO HALLMARKS THAT WE FIND. View the exterior and interior pictures posted, this is a nice piece with another generation or three's worth of life. As rarely used for the big parties in my parent's home, used only for special events and shows some minimal use evidence little to no under metal bleeding, no significant dents/major dings or deep scratches.

Expect typical surface use scratches, sits right. This was a well-cared for item that was used for Sunday post Church tea table. The classic style will work with just about any silver flatware pattern - from colonial Gorham Fairfax, to fancier Cinderella, King Albert, classic Etruscan, simple Dolly Madison, grand Francis I, English Gadroon to Old Master --- all and more can be paired with this classic vintage Revere Bowl style footed punch bowl and tray. Collector's item, yet eminently appropriate for contemporary use. My family invested in quality items for gracious living.

CONDITION: ESTATE USED GOOD ANTIQUE overall with wear and typical use marks etc. Silver will need to be polished. Review the posted pictures as we show wear and the outsiide at different angles. Lots of Really Great Stunning items to add to your collection.

Starting each lot at very reasonable prices. Review picture(s) for condition etc. Used Good Estate Condition with expected use on treasured old items. Vintage heirloom quality, these were used for 30+ years for entertaining, as the items were acquired post World War II. This is an outstanding, truly versatile, group/set of good weight/heft, elegant pattern. Expect general marks, spots, scratches, wear and patina commensurate with age and use of treasured serverware/flatware used for special meals/holidays. His has been stored away in the box for many years and a simple cleaning/polishing will make it look even more elegant on your table.

Most or all hosts would feel quite comfortable using this when entertaining the most special guests in your home. Please review other listings now & later... (other family sets/collection) and very good quality estate things from Grandparent's cottage. Sterling and Silverplate items listed. Sellers are not responsible for service transit time.

Transit times are provided by the carrier, exclude weekends and holidays, and may vary with package origin and destination, particularly during peak periods. We no longer accept mailed payments. CONDITION: Every attempt is made to describe any damage or faults honestly & accurately. We pack carefully and this has never been an issue.

We're sharing'estate items' generally older antiques and we shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.