A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER SWEETMEAT BASKETS, London c. 1894, maker's mark of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slate, of pierced oval shape, the rims decorated with flowerheads and scrolls, each raised on spreading circular foot. 15m long, 12cm wide each.; together with an Edwardian silver coffee pot, Birmingham, c. 1902, maker's mark rubbed of waisted form, with bright-cut decorations on the body and twisted rope detailing along the lid's edge; together with a shaped rectangular tray, stamped S. Kirk & Son Inc., 'STERLING' and 'HAND DECORATED' 20th century, embellished with repousse detailing along the outer edge. (c.8.10 troy ozs). (4)

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