Lot Essay
Cf. Dennis Cockell, 'Some Delftware Baskets and Comparable Pieces', E.C.C. Transactions, 1990, Vol. 14, Part I, p. 28.
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CIRCA 1760
Details
A Bristol delft blue and white pierced circular basket
Circa 1760
With two ropetwist handles and on three bun feet, the centre painted with an urn of flowers and foliage, the double ogee profile sides pierced with ovals, circles and hearts and painted with dashes, the rim painted with zig-zags and scrolls (extensively repaired)
10 in. (25.5 cm.) wide
Circa 1760
With two ropetwist handles and on three bun feet, the centre painted with an urn of flowers and foliage, the double ogee profile sides pierced with ovals, circles and hearts and painted with dashes, the rim painted with zig-zags and scrolls (extensively repaired)
10 in. (25.5 cm.) wide