Lot Essay
Cf. the pair of baskets sold in these Rooms, 1 June 1987, lot 376.
CIRCA 1820, RED MARKS AND PATTERN NUMBER 1917
Details
A pair of Spode coffee-ground pot-pourri baskets and pierced domed covers
Circa 1820, red marks and pattern number 1917
Of flared shallow cylindrical form, each with ribbed gilt arched carrying-handle, the exteriors and covers with a broad band of stylised blue and white arcaded strapwork enclosing iron-red camelia flowers with gilt foliage, between gilt-line and white bead borders (one cover restored)
6¼in. (16cm.) wide (4)
Circa 1820, red marks and pattern number 1917
Of flared shallow cylindrical form, each with ribbed gilt arched carrying-handle, the exteriors and covers with a broad band of stylised blue and white arcaded strapwork enclosing iron-red camelia flowers with gilt foliage, between gilt-line and white bead borders (one cover restored)
6¼in. (16cm.) wide (4)