Basket of Fruit
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1758
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 11.2 x 4.5 cm (4 7/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
MarkingsInscribed POUR/ BELLE
DescriptionChelsea basket of fruit scent bottle and a stopper. The tall white basket is painted with scattered insects and it has the gilt-edged handles. The rim is overflowing with red and white cherries and green leaves, surmounted by a white bird stopper. The bottle and stopper necks are mounted in gilt-metal.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.980.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.978
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.983.1-.2
