Bidspirit auction | Meriden Britannia Bird Glass Brides

Meriden Britannia Bird Glass Brides Basket - Origin: American, Meriden, Connecticut Date: Circa 1880-1890 Period/Style: Victorian, Aesthetic Movement Maker: Meriden Britannia Company, stand Materials: Silverplate and enameled opalescent glass Form: Figural pedestal brides basket or centerpiece Description: A Victorian figural brides basket comprising a removable pale green opalescent glass bowl supported by a naturalistically modeled silverplate stand. The deeply folded and ruffled bowl is shaped as an open flower with darker green edges and painted gilt and blue floral decoration. The stand has an openwork vine-form stem centered by a bird with outstretched wing above a circular base embossed with leaves, berries, and textured ground. Marks: Underside stamped MERIDEN B COMPANY around a shield trademark and numbered 296. Dimensions: 12.5 in. H, 9 in. diameter Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: The silverplate stand exhibits tarnish, oxidation, surface scratches, polishing wear, and localized wear to the plating. The glass bowl has scattered rubbing and small losses to the painted and gilt decoration. No obvious chips or cracks are noted upon visual inspection.