Lot #3: Vintage Silver and Glass ‘Bride’s Basket’

Hobbs, Brockunier & Co. Strawberries and Honeycomb pattern. The stand features high relief silver plate strawberries and leaves. Bowl has a citron yellow hue with a frosted or etched pattern around the circumference, and a honeycomb pattern at the base. These were popular wedding gifts in the late 19th century. J. H. Hobbs, Brockunier and Company was one of the largest and best-known manufacturers of glass in the United States during the 19th century. Its products were distributed worldwide. This version of the company was founded in 1863. 10”h x 12”w Bowl has a deep crack at the base. See pics. ******* This auction is managed by Southern Georgian Bay's Premier Professional Organizing Company, House 'n Order. All items are from a sophisticated, non-smoking Thornbury home. Great selection of antique, vintage and collectible items. Kindly do not assume the Auction pick-up crew can help you with heavy items. Bring any help you require, plus any tools and an appropriate sized vehicle. For fragile items, bring packing materials. None are provided. If you direct someone to pickup your auction wins, kindly share this information with them. Pickup category timeslot {A}