Sterling Silver Fruit Basket from J & J Maxfield, 1906

Details

Description

A fine quality edwardian sterling silver fruit basket or table centre, hallmarked sheffield 1906 and bearing the maker’s mark of … Read more A fine quality edwardian sterling silver fruit basket or table centre, hallmarked sheffield 1906 and bearing the maker’s mark of j & j maxfield ltd. The basket is beautifully crafted in sterling silver and features intricate hand-pierced decoration arranged in a symmetrical fretwork pattern. The openwork design creates an elegant interplay of light and shadow while demonstrating the precision and craftsmanship associated with edwardian english silver. The upper edge is finished with an attractive serpentine border, lending movement and refinement to the overall form. The combination of flowing contours and finely pierced decoration gives the piece a sophisticated appearance suitable for both practical use and decorative display. Raised upon four ball feet, the basket has an elegant elevated profile and a well-balanced presence when displayed as a dining table centrepiece, fruit basket or decorative silver object. Fully hallmarked for sheffield 1906, with the maker’s mark for j & j maxfield ltd, the piece represents an attractive example of early 20th-century british silversmithing. A refined edwardian table centre combining traditional craftsmanship, intricate hand-pierced decoration and elegant proportions. Material: sterling silver origin: sheffield, england date: 1906 period: edwardian maker: j & j maxfield ltd decoration: hand-pierced symmetrical fretwork border: decorative serpentine edge base: raised on four ball feet type: fruit basket / table centrepiece See less