Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 23rd February 2016

Lot 278

A small Chelsea basket c.1755

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £320

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Description

A small Chelsea basket c.1755, of circular form, the sides formed of interlocking circles and applied to the exterior with small yellow flowerheads at the intersections, the interior well painted with a yellow rose and purple crocus, brown line rim, red anchor and 9 mark, a section of the rim broken and restored, 14.7cm dia.

Paper label for the Spencer Collection at Althorp House.