Victorian English Sterling Silver & Etched Glass Basket by William Comyns

Description

Victorian English Sterling Silver & Etched Glass Basket by William Comyns late 19th/Early 20th century
of elegant double spout form, Victorian English etched glass mounted in sterling silver fruit basket by William Comyns, mounted glass decorated with pleasant etched floral & scroll-work sprays, set with-in graceful leaf scrolling vines, ribbons & flowers. Stands upon four pierced shell form feet, with attractive open-work elongated handle with solid & of plain design border. Overall very good condition, minor scratches & rubbings to the silver frame, tarnishing, minimal glass marks.
Stylish to Display Grapes, Cherry or Serve Coated Chocolate
Marked: maker's mark W.C (
registered 1859)
, London Sterling year mark for 1900
Height 6 1/2 in., Width 7 1/2 in., Depth ~6 in., Height w/handle upward 12 in.