Silver Mistletoe Basket, Hallmarked 1882

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EOA047

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An exceptional late Victorian silver basket dating to 1882, this piece represents an early Arts and Crafts style. This lovely silver basket is of circular form with three equidistant, tapered handles converging at the centre with a Tudor rose at the top of the handle. The body is engraved with mistletoe decoration throughout, and its circular base is raised upon three winged ball feet. Based on its unique shape, craft and mistletoe motif, it is likely this piece is unique and was commissioned by a private client. Monogrammed with interlocking initials JHJ. This piece is hallmarked Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1882. Diameter: 7.7 in (19.5 cm) Height: 7.1 in (18 cm) height Weight: 517 grams / 16.6 ozt The Atkin brothers were Harry Wright Atkin (1828-1896), Edward Thomas Atkin (1832-1907), and Frank Shaw Atkin (1837-1901). They were the sons of Henry Atkin. Trade catalogues date the business from 1750, though this probably refers to Henry’s activities. In 1853, his sons registered a silver mark as Atkin Bros and occupied Truro Works, Matilda Street. The firm remained active in Sheffield and London until the mid-20th Century.

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