Victorian Silver Pierced-Pattern Sweet Basket Thomas Bradbury, 1903

A charming Victorian silver sweet basket by Thomas Bradbury, hallmarked London, 1903. Of elegant boat-shaped form, the basket features a generously curved bowl with an intricately pierced and engraved border, incorporating scrolling foliage and geometric motifs. Raised on a short stem and broad circular foot, the basket combines delicate ornamentation with a graceful, practical form. An attractive example of early 20th-century English silverware, ideal for presenting sweets or other confectionery.