Bidspirit auction | Simpson Hall Miller Satin Glass

Simpson Hall Miller Satin Glass Brides Basket - Origin: American, Wallingford, Connecticut Date: Circa 1880s-1890s Period/Style: Victorian Maker: Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., frame Materials: Quadruple-plate silverplate and hand-painted satin glass Form: Two-handled brides basket Description: A large Victorian brides basket comprising a pink and white satin-glass bowl supported by an ornate silverplate frame. The removable bowl has a deeply ruffled and vertically ribbed rim with a rose-pink interior and frosted white exterior. The interior is hand painted with sprays of white blossoms, green leaves, gilt tendrils, and a beaded circular border. The silverplate frame has paired elongated openwork handles issuing from twisted stems, a relief-decorated floral and foliate collar, and a stepped circular base raised on four ornamented feet. Marks: Underside stamped SIMPSON HALL MILLER & CO. QUADRUPLE PLATE with additional partially obscured production or pattern numerals. Dimensions: 16.5 in. H, 17 in. W, 10 in. D 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 glass bowl exhibits scattered rubbing and losses to the hand-painted and gilt decoration, including wear near the center of the well. No obvious chips or cracks are visible. The silverplate frame exhibits tarnish, oxidation, surface scratches, polishing wear, and localized plate loss. The bowl and frame appear to fit together properly.