Antique Sheffield Plate Bride's Basket & Crown Silverplate Spoon Collection - 8-Piece Lot

An elegant antique table service assortment highlighted by a traditional 19th-century style bride's basket tray. Crafted from heavy base metal, the octagonal tray features a deep oval well, a decorative floral-and-vine border rim, and a matching pivoting swing handle. The underside of the tray is stamped with a crisp hallmark reading "Sheffield Plate". Accompanying the basket tray is a matching set of seven silver-plated dessert or tablespoons featuring detailed repoussé floral handles accented by a shell motif tip. Each spoon handle is stamped on the reverse with dual crown symbols framing the text "Crown Silverplate". Brand / Maker: Sheffield Plate (Tray) & Crown Silverplate (Spoons). Piece Count: 8 individual pieces total (1 basket tray, 7 matching spoons). Materials: Silver-plated copper or white metal alloys. Dimensions: Bride's basket measures approximately 11.5" L x 7.5" W x 6" H (with handle extended upright). Each spoon measures approximately 7" L. Condition Report: Excellent condition; the basket tray's swing handle hinges pivot smoothly and hold position perfectly. All seven spoons have completely straight handles and uniform bowls without crushing. The silver surfaces exhibit varying degrees of natural aged tarnish, surface oxidation, and light polishing marks. Displays normal light dust accumulation consistent with estate storage.