Basket; Mexican or Cuban work; Late 18th - Early 19th century. Silver filigree. Measurements: 36 x 30 cm. Basket made in silver filigree that presents a completely precious finish, based on a pattern of vegetal elements that make up the central body. Silver was one of the main sources of export. First as a raw material in itself, due to its high economic value, and later, and with greater interest, for its gold and silver work. Viceregal silverware reached very high levels of fineness and quality worthy of European works. Western tradition was combined with the cultural roots and inheritance of the places of work where the craftsmen displayed great talent both in the execution of the works and in the creation of particularly novel and original models and decorations.