This decorative bride's basket dates to the Victorian era, approximately 1880-1900, when such items were popular wedding gifts. The piece features quadruple silver plating over a base metal with intricate floral embossing and an ornamental handle with decorative flourishes typical of the Aesthetic Movement. Bride's baskets were highly valued items in Victorian households, used for serving bread, fruit, or cake at formal gatherings. These elegant serving pieces are sought after by collectors of Victorian silverplate   and decorative arts for their ornate craftsmanship and historical significance in Victorian dining customs. 10 in tall with handle in up position, 10 in in diameter.