Cake Basket Cut Work Shell Scroll Durgin 1900 Sterling Silver

American sterling silver swing handle cake basket by William B. Durgin oc Concord New Hampshire, c.1900. This ornate, pierced body basket has an applied border of ornate shell and scroll work designs and an open work swing handle. The handle is securely attached to the body and stays upright. The oval body sits on a circular, stepped pedestal base. with the basket being 12 1/2" long, 9" wide, *" to the top of the handle, 3 1/2" deep and weighing 593 grams or 19.1 ozs. Troy. The center of the body has an ornate, period monogram EGW. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original antique finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.