Italian Alessi Silver Plated Rectangular Bread Basket – In Original Box Vanity the company was privatised

the company was privatised

The apple orchard pattern has seen releases throughout the 1960’s-70’s

Although each item is marked (embossed) on the side with a weight

The item can be used for countertop display or storage purposes with fruit and vegetables

but no other visible damages

Italian Alessi Silver Plated Rectangular Bread Basket – In Original Box Vanity the company was privatisedAlessi was founded in 1921 by Giovanni Alessi who was born in Italy and raised in Switzerland. A few years after World War 1, Alessi started with producing a wide range of tableware items in nickel, chromium and silver plated brass. The company began when Carlo Alessi (born 1916), the son of Giovanni, was named chief designer. Between 1935 and 1945 he developed most of the products Alessi released. This item is a beautiful baroque style silver plated