A fine and rare Medallion medium-sized Bread Basket by Koehler and Ritter, San Francisco, circa 1875.  This Bread Basket is 12 inches long and 8 inches wide.  It stands 9 1/2 inches to the top of the handle.  The Medallion Heads are cast and applied.  It weighs 25 ounces and the handle is engraved with a period initial "N".  There is a very slight push-in on the foot.  Otherwise very clean.