Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
Silver
Distinguishing marks
Ball, Black & Co in bottom of "crest" 1000 NEW YORK
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
Unknown
Size and dimensions of this item
7" long, 4 1/2 " wide
Weight
unknown
Long Description
Oval Basket, beading around top and across handle. Medallion on one side features a raised man profile with helmet (Greek?) and a lizardlike reptile with a tail on top of the helmet. Basket is footed (4), has a bearded male head with leaves as if a crown at the top of each leg. Etching on both sides a circle with additional designs, textured inside the etchings. I can see inside the basket where the legs were "attached", there is an outline imprint. I can also see inside where the etchings are sopmewhat embossed into the silver too. Handle hinges are circular wth the handle "bead" nestled into the circle.
History
Inherited from Grandmother in 1972, she was 83 when she passed away that year.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Inherited
For Sale?
No