Edwardian Solid Silver Fretwork Basket by Hammond, Creake & Co – Sheffield, 1910
An outstanding Edwardian solid silver basket, crafted with exquisite fretwork detailing by the esteemed silversmiths Hammond, Creake & Co (Saint Arnaud Creake), and fully hallmarked Sheffield, 1910. Generously proportioned and beautifully balanced, this piece exemplifies early 20th-century English silverwork at its most refined.
• Maker: Hammond, Creake & Co (Saint Arnaud Creake)
• Hallmarked: Sheffield, 1910
• Material: Solid Sterling Silver
• Design: Openwork fret/lattice pattern with shaped rim and sturdy oval base
• Dimensions: Approx. 33 cm (length) x 21 cm (width) x 15 cm (height)
• Weight: Approx. 800 grams
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with gentle surface wear commensurate with age
This magnificent silver basket is both a functional serving piece and a decorative statement, ideal for fruit, bread, or simply as an elegant centrepiece. A superb collector’s item for lovers of fine Edwardian silver.