Any ideas what this is?

[greatmom]

Does anyone know what this is? Also, what do the marks mean? Thanks.

[dognose]

Hi, How large is this basket? it looks as if had a handle through the centre, I suspect the two smaller holes were there so that pins on the handle would locate and prevent it unscrewing whist being carried, the marks are electo-platers marks and the 234 is probably a pattern number, if you post a size this will give a good indication what it was used for ,
regards Trev.
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[greatmom]

Hi, It's about 5 inches long and 3 inches high. Thanks
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[Granmaa]

Could it perhaps be a cake basket?

Miles
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[admin]

I think more likely a cruet stand missing handle and bottle support. There are a couple similar here ->
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=1 ... tnG=Search
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