This exceptional antique Edwardian cast sterling silver table bell has been modelled in the form of a woman carrying a basket.
This female character is embellished with cast details replicating her anatomical features and Victorian attire, complete with a ribbon-tied bonnet and bow garnished wasited dress.
This Edwardian silver model features an impressive covered wicker basket places over one arm; this character represents a cultural influence of the period, which is undetermined.
This impressive example of antique silverware retains the original hallmarked sterling silver clapper.
The hallmarks struck to the surface of this impressive antique table bell include:
Maker's mark: n (Ludwig Neresheimer & Co. Hanau, Germany)
Importer's mark: BM (B Muller & Son (Berthold Muller)
Import mark: Chester, England
Silver quality/purity mark: .925 (sterling standard)
Import date mark: J (1909)