Art Nouveau Silver Double Shell Basket Footed, Antique William Hutton and Sons Large Open Clam Shaped Basket with Handle, English Silver

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A beautiful William Hutton and Sons double shell or open clam silver basket. The basket has small scroll feet and a stationary handle with ribbing and a wreath like design with bows. The basket has the William Hutton and Sons makers mark on the bottom with the number 3 also. The marks are shown in photo 6.
William Hutton moved his silverware company to Sheffield England in 1832. After his death, his son and grandson continued the company with the name William Hutton and Son. After the death of the son, in 1870 the name was changed to William Hutton and Sons to include two other brothers. In 1893 the name of the company changed to William Hutton and Sons Ltd and in 1893 it acquired another silver company based in Sheffield England, Cresswick and Company. After the acquisition of Cresswick and Company the company began using criss cross arrows in the mark WH and Sons mark. In 1930 the company dissolved due to financial difficulties. James Dixson and Sons absorbed the company.
This piece has the WH and S and then 2 other marks. I cannot tell if it is the arrows associated with Cresswick and Company, that is why I have dated the piece around 1900 - 1909. It could be a little older.
William Hutton and Sons made some beautiful sterling silver holloware. This piece appears to be a silver over copper. I say that because in one of the shells there appears to be a tiny spot with silver loss. I have tried to show it in photo 5. It does not take away from the beauty of the piece and can be expected with the age and use.
The basket would make a beautiful basket to hold cards at a wedding. It's quite unusual and a definitely a keepsake basket. It could
even be used as a flower girl basket if desired.
Dimensions:
Height: 12 inches
Width: 9.5 inches
Height: 5.5 inches ( with handle)
All silver will come polished and ready to use or give as a gift.
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