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Posted 12 years ago
scottvez
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This is a nice Victorian art glass brides basket with an original silverplate holder.
The glass is cased and shades from a light green to red on the edges. The basket has a polished pontil on the bottom and is in excellent condition.
The holder is by Meriden.
Most of these found today are marriages (which this may be), but the basket is a perfect fit with no play.
Scott
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Thanks for looking Manikin.
Scott
Thanks dah and hedgewalker.
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Thanks thiftfan and aycockonxion.
Scott
I think the name came from its original purpose to hold a brides wedding flowers. However, I believe that they became a decorative gift item popular in the Victorian home and not solely for wedding use.
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Thanks Alfredo and Kerry.
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Thanks for looking Shawn.
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Scott
Original catalogs of the various manufacturers refer to these simply as "berry dishes." They were popular for wedding gifts, hence the modern collector's term "Bride's Basket".
These are a little big for calling cards. Card receivers average about 5" to 6" across. They are usually in the form of a plate, many times on a pedestal.
Thanks Paul-- for the information on period catalogs. I have seen a lot of references to these being used for bridal flowers, so I would think that "brides basket" is a Victorian term.
Scott
Can't believe I missed this one, love the red cased glasd edge and such a wonderful silver brides bowl holder, I need one!
Thanks shawn-- sorry it took me almost a year to respond!
scott
I'll tell you why I love this stuff.. I use to date 9 (there no such thing as a 10 in females) The rewards I would get by purchasing works of art like this.. So I love it too now. I hope that doesn't sound arrogant, nevertheless I'm into it..