(19) This listing is for an elegant Victorian (c late 1800s) Silver Plated Cake Basket / Cake Stand, by the renowned Silversmith's 'Atkin Bros' of Sheffield. Its bowl is hand chased with Delicate Floral Garland Designs, It has a Scalloped Edge, with a Beaded Rim, a Folding Handle, and it stands on a Pedestal Type base, which has Matching Rim. The underside is stamped: HA EA FA, signifying the three brothers Harry, Edward, and Frank, It is marked 6558, EPNS, and it bears the Atkin Bros Trade Mark. The founder, Henry Atkin, died in 1853, at which time his three sons took over the business, utilising the HA EA FA mark. They traded under this mark until 1925, at which time the company became Limited.  The basket measures 27.3cm long X 21.5cm wide, and 12.7cm high, plus its folding handle, and it is quite heavy at 0.8kilos.

This beautiful item would make an impressive serving piece, being suited to both a formal dinner, or a classic afternoon tea situation. 

I have more Cake Servers, and Tableware, Together with Numerous other Vintage and Antique Listings - Multi Item Postage Discount would of course be given where applicable.

Thank you for taking time to peruse my collection, and stay well,    Colin.