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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Cake basket
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Cake basket

Manufacturer Ann Bateman
Manufacturer Peter Bateman
Date1795-1796
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 12 x 15 x 10 in. (30.5 x 38.1 x 25.4 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative arts
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number80.185
Terms
  • London
On View
Not on view
DescriptionElliptical shaped basket raised on shaped, threaded foot with openwork. The basket decorated with a threaded edge and bands of engraving. A wide band of open work volutes from which are cascades of engraved flowers spilling down the inside of the basket. The bail handle is threaded.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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No Date
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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