Why You’ll Love It
This is an elegant Victorian-style sterling silver bread basket by renowned miniature silversmith Jens Torp of the UK. Crafted in sterling silver, this basket features a graceful oval form with openwork pierced sides, echoing Napoleon III–era silver designs once used for bread, pastries, or bonbons at formal tables. Its delicate lattice construction allows light to pass through the silverwork. Display this basket empty or styled with miniature breads or confections to add instant authenticity to a formal dining room, tea table, or breakfast vignette scenes.
Details
Materials: Sterling silver
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; ⅜” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Jens Torp (UK)
Collection: Michele of NYC
PLEASE NOTE: This listing includes the sterling silver basket only. All food items, tableware, figures, and styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
