Antique - The Meridan Silver Plate Co. 01663 Bridal Basket - Silver Plate

Antique 1869 - 1938 - The Meridan Silver Plate Co. #01663 Bridal Basket Gorgeous silver plated, footed bridal basket with ornate edge decor, by The Meridan Silver Plate Co. The basket has a lead flower and leaf decor all around its edge. The decorated top (bowl) sits on a ornate pedestal with four decorated feet. The basket is marked with "Made and Plated By" and the Serial number: 01663. It also has the Meridan Silver Plate encircled lion hallmark. The basket is approximately 10-3/4 inch (17 cm) in diameter and stands approximately 3 inch (7.5 cm) off floor. It has a gorgeous decorated handle. The item is old and used. It has some scars (scratches) and scuffs to the bowl inside. There are also some scuffs and a few smaller cracks on the lead (back side) hence not visible from the top. For details - please zoom in on the gallery pictures!