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Basket

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-15958

Description

Earthenware basket with scalloped and molded rim, molded scroll handles and peircing around body. Decorated with brown transfer-print pattern "Antiquarian." Landscape scene of three deer in the foreground, Gothic cathedral and bridge in the near distance. Scroll and flower border pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

basket (pottery style)
fruit bowls
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
Gothic (Medieval)
Gothic Revival
Bowl, Serving
Bowl, Fruit
Scrolling Border
Deer
Gothic Cathedral Building Moti
Bridge
Bowl, Fruit

Inscription

"Antiquarian [in octagon frame] / 8" (printed)
"Z" (impressed)

Pattern

Antiquarian

Additional Identification Number

1922.811B

Maker

Possibly Thomas Fell & Co. ? (Manufacturer)

Dimensions

3 1/4 x 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Anonymous Gift

Accession Number

1922.811.2

Places

Probably County of Staffordshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]

Related Items

Title Tray Accession Number 1922.811.1

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