Fine Large Chelsea Red Anchor Porcelain Basket

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A very fine and large Chelsea red anchor period porcelain basket of oval shape with pierced walls and scalloped rim raised fluted handles decorated with a moulded and enamelled criss-cross ribbon effect in puce. The outside walls have grooved detailing and small applies daisy flowers as each 'intersection' in turquoise, yellow and red enamel. Surrounding the handle terminals are a complex and extensive arrangement of applied split petalled flowers and flower buds in puce and yellow, and green enamelled leaves. The centre of the basket is finely painted with sprays of garden flowers and the rim painted in dark brown enamel. Red anchor mark to the base, c.1755-1758.

Provenance: Collection of Sir Phillip Sassoon & Collection of Abby Rockefeller Mauzé. This is the second of two near identical baskets owned as a pair with the same provenance.

It measures 28cm (11) long, 21.5cm (8 1/2") wide and 11.5cm (4 1/2") high.

Condition is excellent. Some very minor old traces of restoration to a few flowers and leaves on one end. No damage or other repairs / restoration bar very minimal nibbles to some of the petal and leaf edges. Minor surface wear inside. Slight shrinkage lines to the join of one handle visible inside caused during manufacture. Minor firing lines at the rim disguised by small floral sprigs. Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments (via an online invoice, I'm afraid we cannot take payments over the telephone), Paypal and UK personal cheque. If you prefer to pay by Stripe please go to our website where we offer that option and additionally options to "Pay in 30 days" and to pay in 3 instalments, all securely supported.

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Date c.1755-1758  Mid 18th Century Antiques Material Porcelain Origin English Item code as788a1036 / FA1168 Status Sold

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