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Lot 234*

A Worcester chestnut basket, cover and stand, circa 1768

11 July 2018, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

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A Worcester chestnut basket, cover and stand, circa 1768

Of lobed oval shape, moulded and pierced all over with honeycomb and florets picked out in puce and yellow, the stalk handles applied with flowers at the terminals, the stand painted with a full flower spray, stand 23cm wide (3)

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Although known as chestnut baskets, most examples have solid sides and were listed as 'cream basons' in contemporary records. The present lot is most unusual as the sides of the basket are fully pierced and this was undoubtedly intended for roast chestnuts. Very few pierced examples are recorded.

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