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For sale is a highly collectible and uniquely textured Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bride\'s Basket / Confectionery Dish manufactured by the renowned James W. Tufts Company of Boston, MA.Dating roughly to the late 1880s or 1890s, this basket features a striking \"Faux Bois\" exterior deeply engraved and modeled to replicate natural white birch bark. The interior base boasts a highly detailed repoussé design overflowing with Victorian fruit motifs, including grapes, strawberries, pineapples, peaches, and pears.Maker\'s Mark on Base: Features the Tufts 5-point star logo and reads: \"James W. Tufts / Boston / Warranted / Quadruple Plate / 2839\"Dimensions:
- Diameter: 5 inches
- Total Height (including handle): 5.5 inchesFeatures & Condition:
- Designed with an original, manufacturer-fixed stationary handle molded in a rustic twig and leaf motif (no swing hinges). It is structurally very secure and robust.
- Beautiful antique condition with a rich, dark authentic tarnish in the crevices that accentuates the bark texture. Please note there is one small, minor ding/dent along the bottom lower edge rim (visible in the final closeup photo). This does not affect how the basket sits or its structural integrity, but is noted for accuracy.
- No cracks, major dents, or repairs.Shipping: Securely packed with heavy bubble wrap to ensure safe arrival. Ships via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail.
