Sterling Silver Cake Basket
Artist
Richard Mills
(British; English)
Date1772-1773
Place of ManufactureEurope
MediumMaterial: silver, sterling
DimensionsOverall: 11.5 x 29.5 x 34.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineDr. Gustav and Marie Schilder Collection
Object number1986.037.002
DescriptionLarge cake basket sides has repousse floral decorations with geometric & foliate pierced work. In the bottom of the basket is an incised lion with the words: ESPER ANCE. ENDIEU (Trust in God). Swivel handle has gadrooning & acanthus leaves.Status
Not on view
