This is an antique sterling silver reticulated bride's basket. Beautiful attention to detail on handle and entire basket. Most likely a wedding gift...monogrammed on one side. Branded B.B. & B. Co.,Sterling 2398/1". Bailey, Banks, and Biddle is the maker. It was a company founded in 1832 and was one of America's oldest and most prestigious jewelers. Handle works properly. Great traditional wedding gift!