silver swing handled oval basket,1935

 A small  very attractive Edward VIII silver swing handled oval basket, with a clear glass liner,  dated 1935,and assay mark for Birmingham. Weighing  2.6 ozt,  the basket is  11 cm wide,12cm high approx. with handles upright and approx. 3cm with handle down .The maker  being Barker Brothers Silver Ltd This fine solid silver basket has a multitude of uses including bonbon dish etc and would grace any table 
This basket is in overall very good condition as is the liner with only minor signs of age/use as to be expected 
Barker Brothers Silver Ltd was a notable 19th and 20th-century Birmingham-based silversmith firm, established in 1801 and renowned for producing high-quality tableware, flatware, and electroplated goods. Later known as Barker Ellis Silver Co Ltd, the company merged with other firms and remained active until entering administration in 1992. Apologies for reflections in photo