A) Molded oval body with molded and scalloped edge; reticulated rim with diamond circular and oval piercings; B) ovoid basket with slightly convex sides reticulated at ends; slightly flared reticulated mouth with scalloped edge; applied C-scroll handles at ends with leaf and rosette terminals.
baskets (containers)
creamware
piercing
Basket
Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),
1977.404 A
Unknown
England
1 3/8 x 10 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler
1977.404AB
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