Lot Essay
Cf. Alwyn & Angela Cox, Rockingham Pottery & Porcelain 1745-1842, (1983), pl. 83 (centre) for a similar form.
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A Rockingham 'Royal Dessert Service' grand basket
the white and gilt pierced flaring bowl supported by gnarled branches, supported by a blue ground spreading circular foot painted with views of 'Windsor Castle' and 'Lambton Castle, Durham', titled to the base in iron-red script, between panels with a raised gilt honeycomb pattern, applied with bands of gilt and chased acorns and oak leaves, ornate puce marks, circa 1835 (damages and losses) -- 30.2cm. high
See illustration
the white and gilt pierced flaring bowl supported by gnarled branches, supported by a blue ground spreading circular foot painted with views of 'Windsor Castle' and 'Lambton Castle, Durham', titled to the base in iron-red script, between panels with a raised gilt honeycomb pattern, applied with bands of gilt and chased acorns and oak leaves, ornate puce marks, circa 1835 (damages and losses) -- 30.2cm. high
See illustration