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Please help id marks on this piece.Also what was its purpose.Stamped Sterling.Inside layering has tested at 22 kt gold.Have not been able to get any id on this so far.Thanks

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Hi Dirtdiva,

Europian silver and silver gilded made around 1890-1910. Inside has been gilded. My first impression Hanau & pseudo marks. Please check;
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I believe a (dried) flower or Orchidaceae basket or Rose bowl but wait on other opinions.Originally it could have come with a glass liner and the basket could hold some water.

Regards,

Oel