Lot Essay
Cf. Frank Hurlbutt, Bristol Porcelain, London, 1928, plate 30a for a similarly marked richly gilt pierced two handled basket, the center painted with scattered flowers within a moulded band
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A BRISTOL (CHAMPION'S) PIERCED BASKET
CIRCA 1776, INCISED X MARK ENRICHED IN BLUE ENAMEL
Of oval form with pierced handles and grape leaf terminals enriched in shades of green and with puce veins, the pierced arch sides enriched in gilt, the basin painted with a loose bouquet within a gilt braided band, handle chipped
10¼in. (26cm.) long
CIRCA 1776, INCISED X MARK ENRICHED IN BLUE ENAMEL
Of oval form with pierced handles and grape leaf terminals enriched in shades of green and with puce veins, the pierced arch sides enriched in gilt, the basin painted with a loose bouquet within a gilt braided band, handle chipped
10¼in. (26cm.) long