{"product_id":"antique-meriden-silver-plate-co-no-1803-butterfly-bride-s-basket","title":"Antique Meriden Silver Plate Co. No. 1803 Butterfly Bride’s Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade to turn fruit, flowers or a wedding gift into a proper presentation — the kind of ceremony that once belonged to even the simplest things placed on a table, and just as beautiful today piled with pears, figs or grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis antique silverplate bride's basket attributed to Meriden Silver Plate Co. is catalog number 1803, a Victorian-era design engraved with butterflies, flowers and sweeping botanical forms across the shallow bowl. The raised pedestal base, ornate floral border and movable swing handle carry that ceremony through. Meriden Silver Plate Co. was organized in Connecticut in the 19th century and became part of the larger Meriden and International Silver story, known for decorative silver-plated hollowware and presentation pieces like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meriden Silver Plate Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silverplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meriden, Connecticut, U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with age-related patina, surface wear, scratching and areas of plate loss throughout. The swing handle is present and functional; the decorative ornament originally mounted at the top center of the handle is missing. The piece has been gently cleaned while retaining its aged finish. Please review photographs closely for condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meriden Silver Plate Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48876509397184,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/6451\/3472\/files\/IMG_0272Edit.jpg?v=1788834736","url":"https:\/\/chezcloutier.com\/products\/antique-meriden-silver-plate-co-no-1803-butterfly-bride-s-basket","provider":"Chez Cloutier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}