Worcester Reticulated Oval Basket
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Company
(British)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1770
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions4 × 9 1/4 × 7 in. (10.2 × 23.5 × 17.8 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II
Object numberL2005.10.339
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a Worcester reticulated oval basket painted in the London workshop of James Giles in shades of green. The center has a floral spray and seven floral or foliate sprigs. The molded and pierced latticework sides are painted on the interior intersections with green-heightened florets. The gilt-edged scalloped rim is affixed at either end with green-heightened twig handles terminating in floral clusters and green leaves. The rim has a restored hair crack. The handles have been reattached and the terminals have been shipped.ProvenanceHenry Clay Hofheimer, II
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1770-72
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1770