Antique Imperial Glass Ruby Red Glass Basket with Ornate Gold-Tone Metal Trim

Imperial Glass Company, founded in 1901 in Bellaire, Ohio, was a prominent American manufacturer known for its pressed glass. The company ceased operations in 1984.

This type of basket, often referred to as a "bridle basket" or simply a decorative fruit or candy basket, exemplifies the Victorian and Edwardian eras' taste for ornate embellishments. The combination of colored glass with gilded metal mounts, known as Ormolu, was a hallmark of luxury decorative arts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, designed to add opulence to home interiors. Circa 1910-1930