Reticulated American Sterling Fruit Basket

Description:

Reticulated American Sterling Fruit Basket, late 19th/early 20th century, ovoid, finely cast and pierced with cartouches depicting Cupid shooting an arrow amidst fruiting grapevines, offset with applied grape leaves and grape clusters, base with navette piercing, with reeded swing handle, on low ball feet, wd. 10 7/8 in., approx. 24.4 troy oz.
Estimate $600-800

no maker's mark. handle marked sterling 2296.
good, with minor usage wear.