19th Mar, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Spring Sale (Day One)

 
  Lot 10
 

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A Worcester Porcelain Chestnut Basket, Cover and Stand, circa 1770, of lobed oval form with...

A Worcester Porcelain Chestnut Basket, Cover and Stand, circa 1770, of lobed oval form with crabstock handles, moulded and pierced with stylised flowerheads, the stand painted with dishevelled birds, 26.5cm wide See illustration Although known as chestnut baskets, the examples with solid sides were listed as ''cream basons'' in contemporary records. The present example is unusual in having birds painted on the stand

Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

. Basket and stand with firing cracks. Some typical minor losses to applied decoration. Some minor wear.

 


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Auction: Spring Sale (Day One), 19th Mar, 2021

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