{"product_id":"antique-1840-english-sterling-silver-basket-repousse-birmingham","title":"Antique 1840 English Sterling Silver Basket – Repoussé, Birmingham, 31cm, 796g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking antique 1840 sterling silver basket is a genuine piece of English Victorian silverware, hallmarked in Birmingham. The oval body is finished in hand-worked  repousséraised floral and scrollwork relief pressed from the reverse surrounded by a shaped, ornamented border and completed with a swing handle for easy carrying and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the basket sits an engraved armorial crest depicting a running hound, a decorative detail typical of commissioned Victorian silverware of this period. Weighing a substantial 796g and measuring 31cm across, this sterling silver basket was originally intended for serving fruit, bread, or sweetmeats at the table, and today makes an exceptional statement piece or collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Koalaehub antique is checked for hallmark consistency and condition before listing, so you can shop with confidence knowing exactly what you're getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5907\/9788\/files\/Authenticity_Guaranteed.webp?v=1778726510\" alt=\"Guaranteed authenticity, fair pricing and fast delivery – Antique 1840 English Sterling Silver Basket | Koalaehub\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAntique 1840 Sterling Silver Basket Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England (Birmingham)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1840 (Victorian era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Repoussé (hand-raised relief)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 796g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 31cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: Swing handle, engraved armorial crest (running hound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can you tell if an antique silver basket is worth money?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValue depends on the maker, hallmark authenticity, weight, and condition this piece is verified as genuine Robinson, Edkins \u0026amp; Aston silver, hallmarked in Birmingham, weighing 796g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho made this antique silver basket?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by Robinson, Edkins \u0026amp; Aston, a recognised Birmingham silversmithing firm active in the early-to-mid 19th century, confirmed via hallmark and independent auction records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this antique silver basket verified as genuine?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmarks (maker's mark, Birmingham anchor, date letter) were cross-checked against reference sources and independently catalogued examples matching this exact weight and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/collections\/antique-vintage-collection\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eAntique \u0026amp; Vintage Collectibles Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection, alongside our Coins and Ornaments ranges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koalaehub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54225499914604,"sku":null,"price":3499.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5907\/9788\/files\/antique1840sterlingsilverbasket-1.webp?v=1787185887","url":"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/products\/antique-1840-english-sterling-silver-basket-repousse-birmingham","provider":"Koalaehub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}