sterling silver flower basket

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Posted by ecboel
12 years ago
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Description

The item is a sterling silver flower basket celebrating my great grandparents 25th anniversary in 1914.  It is a pierced and engraved flower basket.  It has a quadrilateral tapered vasi-formed body with square bail handle.  The picture includes candle sticks which are not part of the appraisal. 

 
Category Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium sterling silver
Distinguishing marks Mathews silver co. [962] on bottom. Also on one side has dates 1889-1914 and the other R for the family name.
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 18 and 1/2 inches tall
Date Period 1914
Weight 44 oz.
History Celebrating 25th wedding anniversary in 1914
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known) unknown
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Submitted by Lovejoy

Are there any markings to indicate it's Sterling? if there are no markings such as "Sterling" or "925"  (Sterling is 92.5% pure silver) is most likely silverplated. Please verify the markings and I'll give this piece another look.
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