Oval twig fruit basket with "The Pine Cone" pattern
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
Datec.1775
MediumSteatite (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain, underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 15 x 18.6 cm (3 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 7 5/16 in.)
Outside Diameter: 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.)
MarkingsPrinted hatched crescent mark in underglaze cobalt within an incised ring
DescriptionWorcester pierced oval twig basket, after a Meissen or Chelsea prototype, of oval section. The sides are reticulated with a trellis work design, and the exterior has applied moulded florets on the intersections. It has hand formed flowers and foliage at base of tow applied twig handles, and a countersunk base. Transfer-printed with underglaze blue with "The Pine Cone" pattern, with Delft-style border pattern 76.
Credit LineGift of Barry and Marjorie Pepper
Object numberG99.3.40
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
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