A beautifully worked Portuguese hallmarked silver fruit basket, with elegant pierced scrollwork and a refined swing handle—an object designed to catch the light on a well-laid table. Raised on scrolling feet and accompanied by matching serving tongs, it combines practicality with decorative presence, equally at home in a classic dining room or a modern “grandmillennial” interior.
This piece comes from a Portuguese solar (historic family home) and is accompanied by a formal appraisal document from Leiria & Nascimento (Lisbon), dated 1979, a wonderful provenance detail that speaks to its long life in a well-kept household. A timeless centrepiece for fruit, breads, or simply displayed as sculptural silverwork.
Materials: hallmarked silver (with Portuguese contrast mark)
Condition: vintage condition with gentle age-related surface wear and patina consistent with use.
