AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN PIERCED SILVER BASKET VIENNA 1846: Delicately embossed floral motif basket with masquerons to handle, applied grape accent piece to center and winged griffin feet. Marks indicate Vienna 1846, 13/16 loth (silver content .813), and maker mark of AR, marks possibly added at a later date. Approx. 10 1/4'' x 8 3/4'', basket 4''h., 10''h. to top of handle. Approx. 14 troy oz.
CONDITION: Several sections missing around top, compressed areas in the basket body, cracks to handle and narrowing of interior space on 3 of the 4 feet (not visible from the outside).