Elegant 1767 English Sterling Silver Large Basket Pierced Latticework Wolf Crest Bronze The stones are securely set

The stones are securely set

The arms have a span of about 9 1/4 inches

but is still well attached to the mouths of the eagles on either side

The stems have a fancy twist and a green ball on either end

the handle is beautifully done in repousse work of flowers and leaves

Elegant 1767 English Sterling Silver Large Basket Pierced Latticework Wolf Crest Bronze The stones are securely setPresented is a large English sterling silver pierced cake, bread or fruit basket made in 1767. This piece has beautiful designs. The basket has 4 different latticework designs, some with scrolls or quatrefoil shapes. The different types of pierced work goes very well together and the overall design is fabulous. The top of the basket has an elegant leafy boarder with a gadroon edge. The basket could be used as a cake basket or bread basket, whatever