The oval form basket with ornate pierced and engraved panels featuring birds and flowers, all raised on four cast and applied ball & claw feet; the oval form tray with matching pierced rim and also raised on four ball & claw feet; both basket & tray with first standard hallmark (.934 silver content) and export mark, appears to have the 1838 date letter. Basket - 2 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 3.25 in.; Tray - 1 x 7 3/8 x 5.75 in.

8.5 total troy oz.

Private Collection, Eastern Tennessee

With cut glass liner (as-is); some minor breaks and repairs to pierced panels and rims.

$300 - 500