Vintage Silver-Plated and Diamond-Cut Glass Footed Bonbon Basket

This decorative tabletop accessory is a footed candy or bonbon basket, likely dating from the mid-20th century. The piece features a clear glass bowl with deep diamond-cut patterns that wrap around the lower body, providing a high degree of light refraction and brilliance. This glass insert is housed within a silver-toned metal frame, likely silver-plated brass or copper. The metalwork includes a decorative openwork or 'reticulated' gallery band with an interlocking oval motif. A curved, scalloped swinging handle is attached to the metal frame via side hinges, allowing it to move freely. The entire structure rests on a domed, pedestal-style foot with vertical fluting. Regarding condition, there is visible tarnishing and some loss of plating on the metal surfaces, particularly around the base and the handle hinges, revealing a slightly warmer metal tone underneath. The diamond-cut glass appears to be in good structural condition without major chips visible in the photo. The craftsmanship is indicative of mass-produced decorative giftware from the 1940s-1960s, designed to mimic high-end Victorian or Edwardian silver and crystal serveware.