First Period Worcester Yellow Ground Dessert Basket c1770

Description

Heading :  First Period Worcester yellow ground dessert basket
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Marks : None
Origin : Worcester
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Applied flowers to the outside. enamelled flowers within including a bouquet to the centre

Features: Twig handles. reticulated
Condition :Excellent. some chips to the applied flowers as expected otherwise no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 19cm length. 8.5cm height
Weight : 337 grams

A dessert or chestnut basket. both terms are widely used

References: 

V&A accession number : 414:519-1885