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  • Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
  • Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
  • Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
  • Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
  • Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
  • Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
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Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene

Walker & Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray – Sheffield c.1890

An elegant example of late 19th-century tableware, this Art Nouveau bread basket by Walker & Hall reflects the period’s fascination with natural form and flowing line.

Crafted in silver plate in Sheffield, the basket features a softly scalloped silhouette with pierced detailing and finely engraved decoration that echoes botanical motifs. The interior is bordered with delicate engraving, while the outer rim is punctuated with rhythmic fluted beading, giving the piece both structure and movement.

A shaped swing handle arches gracefully above the form, allowing for easy service while enhancing its sculptural presence. Raised on four turbine feet, it sits lightly on the table, reinforcing its sense of refinement.

Originally intended for serving bread or rolls, it carries the quiet ceremony of Victorian and Edwardian dining—where even the simplest elements of the table were treated with care and intention.

Collectors Notes

Walker & Hall pieces from this period often strike a balance between utility and ornament—never overly decorative, but always considered.

This basket works beautifully beyond its original purpose: on a bar for citrus, on a desk for correspondence, or as a centerpiece holding seasonal objects. The handle, in particular, gives it a presence that feels almost architectural.

It’s a reminder that even the most functional objects were once designed to contribute to the overall rhythm of the table.
Dimensions

~ 11 x 8.5 x 7.5"
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Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene
Walker Hall Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bread Basket Serving Tray Sheffield c.1890 | Collectors Gene