Antique Brides Basket Middletown Plate Co Quadruple Silver Plate Tazza Bowl 1771

Description

A timeless
antique
bridal basket! The 1800's bride would use this by setting it on the main table to display her bouquet during the reception.
Historically, the handled bridal basket, made a perfect centerpiece to showcase cake, sweets, or fruit in the brides new home.
Today, the baskets are the perfect way to display towels and soaps or capture a holiday spirit by filling with your favorite ornaments or decor.
This shallow smooth bowl with alternating plain and embossed floral design is accented with a floral relief on edge and a reticulated handle.
Quadruple Plate was the premier plated silver at the time.
Approximate Width: 9 1/2"
Approximate Height: 13 1/4"
Condition: Good vintage/antique with wear, scratches and an uneven finish.
All vintage items are sold in 'As
Is' condition.
Base marked 'Middleton Plate Co. Quadruple Plate 1771 Hard White Metal.
Middletown Plate Co., Middletown, CT.  The makers mark dates this prior to 1921 Middletown Plate specialized in Fine Electro Silver Plate on Hard White Metal.
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