
John Sandon
Consultant
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Head of Sale
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.