{"product_id":"19th-century-silver-grape-offering-basket","title":"19th-Century Silver Grape Offering Basket","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTHE OBJECT\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite 19th-century silver-plated basket, richly ornamented with grapevines, scrolling floral details, a scalloped rim, and three wonderfully sculptural claw feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its center, clusters of grapes and curling leaves emerge from the heavily patinated silver surface, while the tall movable handle gives the vessel an especially elegant silhouette. Time has darkened the metal and settled into every recess of the decoration, beautifully emphasizing the intricacy of the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe abundant grape motif gives the piece a natural connection to \u003cstrong\u003eDionysus, wine, harvest, fertility, and abundance\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a particularly evocative offering vessel for an altar or sacred space. It may also be used as a cauldron, catchall, or simply displayed as the remarkable antique object it already is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuadruple silver plate with grape-and-vine decoration, movable handle, and three claw feet. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 3\" tall × 8½\" wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 8½\" tall with handle raised. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good as-found antique condition with substantial patina and wear consistent with age. There are scattered marks and scuffs throughout, along with a few dents and areas of bending. No cracks or breaks are noted. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavily aged surface has been left intact and contributes beautifully to the character of the piece. Please examine the photographs closely, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eONE OF A KIND\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce acquired, this object leaves The Cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Green Goblet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53260213977455,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/9030\/2319\/files\/il_fullxfull.7442422233_6gy8.jpg?v=1785543824","url":"https:\/\/thegreengoblet.com\/products\/19th-century-silver-grape-offering-basket","provider":"The Green Goblet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}