Antique Meriden Britannia Ornate Silver-plate Wedding Basket With Floral Motif

A beautiful Aesethetic Movement basket. Deeply etched carnation Antique Meriden silver plate basket.pattern number 01612 . The Meriden Britannia company was organized in 1852 .This silver plated bride basket, circa 1880s is an excellent example of quality items that were a mainstay gift for brides during the late victorian era. The basket measures 8 inches across. Has movable handle. Carnations are deeply etched in the bottom.