A Large Victorian Glass Bride's Basket in Silver Plated Stand bearing a red and gold

bearing a red and gold seal to the base

In Victorian jewellery

likely retrieved from a shipwreck

Likely Italian made and estimated to date to the early - mid 20th Century

and fitted with twin side handles for ease of service and presentation

A Large Victorian Glass Bride's Basket in Silver Plated Stand bearing a red and goldA large Victorian glass brides basket, the bowl of generous form with pink interior hand painted with floral decoration, the exterior embellished with transfer printed vignettes of a courting couple further heightened with painted floral details. Presented in its original fitted silver plated stand. Antique brides baskets, popular throughout the 19th century, were traditionally crafted in coin or sterling silver with glass inserts. Early examples held