Sterling Silver Bon Bon Basket by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, 1893. Full Catalogue There is some fading to

There is some fading to the spine leather and some shelf wear to the lower extremities but the volume generally remains in a very good condition externally

Since the metal plate is extremely vulnerable

The rear of the frame bears labels for The Brotherton Gallery

The scent bottle boasts a foliate design lid which opens to reveal a silver gilt lid interior

and has been taped to the rear

Sterling Silver Bon Bon Basket by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, 1893. Full Catalogue There is some fading toA very fine and attractive bon bon basket, fully hallmarked for James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, 1893. The basket boasts a wonderful pierced foliate design with flowers to the border and base. The base shows some losses to the silver at each side; the losses appear to be deliberate in their placement and arched form, thus it appears to be a later deliberate alteration to the design (please see photographs). Overall the basket is in a good condition,