A VICTORIAN SILVER CAKE-BASKET, London, 1865, maker's mark of Robert Harper, shaped oval, the solid base engraved with two crests and motto, on scroll pierced oval foot, the flaring sides chased with two bands of interlocking foliate scrolls divided by straps, the shoulder chased with husk festoons centering paterae, the partly reeded overhead swing handle, wavy rim and foot applied with beaded band--14in. (35.5cm.) long, 28.5oz.