Item Report
Victorian Brass Swing Handle Bonbon Basket
By: Unknown
Style: Victorian Decorative Arts
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Brass
Age: Circa 1880-1900
Condition: Very good (minor tarnishing and wear consistent with age, no major dents or repairs visible)
Value: $40 - $80
Maker's Marks / Writing: No maker's marks or writing visible in provided image.
Date: 2025-06-14 11:55:58.260630
Description:
A small Victorian-era bonbon or sugar basket, crafted from brass, featuring a flared and undulating rim, a pedestal foot, and a delicately arched swing handle. This piece would have been used for serving sweets or candies. The patina and slight irregularity in the hammering indicate handwork and suggest a late 19th to early 20th-century origin. The basket’s elegant lines and practical yet decorative form are characteristic of the Victorian penchant for ornate yet functional household items.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a charming example of Victorian brassware, showing good age-appropriate patina and workmanship. Such baskets were popular as decorative and functional table accessories. The condition and classic form add to its modest appeal for collectors of Victorian metalware.
Individual Images:
- Only one image provided; shows general form
- patina
- and surface
- but does not show underside or close-up of handle attachment. Handle appears original and firmly attached.
Provenance:
No provenance provided.
Condition:
Very good (minor tarnishing and wear consistent with age, no major dents or repairs visible)
Identification Score: 90%
The flared rim, pedestal foot, and swing handle are all features typical of late 19th-century Victorian bonbon baskets. The craftsmanship and material also conform to period standards.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The wear, overall style, and visible age suggest this is a genuine Victorian-period piece, not a modern reproduction, though absence of a maker’s mark prevents 100% certainty.
Image Memory Note
Victorian brass swing-handled bonbon basket; flared rim; pedestal base; no visible maker’s mark.
Keywords
Victorian, brass, bonbon basket, swing handle, decorative arts, United Kingdom, antique, 19th century
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