Silver Cake Basket

Artist William Bayley (British; English)

Date1801-1802

Place of ManufactureLondon, England, Europe

MediumMaterial: silver

DimensionsOverall (Measurements include handle): 28.5 x 38.7 x 25.8 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of George Lee-Warner

Object number1983.018.002

DescriptionOval well with chased stag's head above a crest. Fern leaf border etched below rim on basket interior, zigzag border & geometric border on lip. Reeding edges the lip of the basket along a shield like rim. Bail handle with reeding, crest of handle bent at arch. Basket on a single footed oval base.

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