American Coin Silver Large Grape Cake Basket Bailey & Kitchen 1832

Description

RARE AMERICAN LARGE COIN SILVER GRAPE OR CAKE BASKET
MADE BY BAILEY & KITCHEN 1832-1847
A simply wonderful example of early 19th century American silver in the form of a large grape basket.  Made by the original Bailey (of Bailey, Banks & Biddle)
who partnered with Kitchen to establish
Bailey & Kitchen creating pieces from 1832-1847.  Silversmiths Taylor & Lawrie were principal makers who created many of the pieces they sold in their store.
This unique basket belies its pure simplicity with a hand engraved grape & leaf pattern within a sloping deep convex bottom.  A solid grape & leafy vine of applied silver encircles the entire rim of the basket providing definition and clarity to the clean lines of the bowl.  The original matching handle continues the engraved pattern displaying a center cartouche with the original owners initials WMJ.  On the reverse is stamped the Bailey & Kitchen punch mark.
Bailey & Kitchen
(1832-1847)
Philadelphia, PA
The origin is in the partnership formed in 1832 by
Partners Joseph Trowbridge Bailey & Andrew B.
Kitchen. Kitchen died in 1840 and the name remained the same until 1846. Forerunner to Bailey, Banks and Biddle. Jewelers and silversmiths.
The basket is 11 1/2 inches across and stand 4 1/2 inches tall.  Made from a very heavy gauge of silver the basket weighs 985 grams (2lbs 4oz)
In fine lustrous original condition bearing no dents, dings, cracks, splits, damage or repairs of any kind.
Perfect as a show piece in any collection, or for daily use.  Listed at ,295
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