Deep bowl form with undulating body tapering to narrow stem and circular molded stepped foot. The bowl is molded in eight sections, with shaped edge with stippled floral rococo motif on border. Interior with engraved scrolls alternating with acanthus-like leaves emanating from central cartouche. Hinged handle with leaf motif in relief.
cake baskets
copper (metal)
plating (metal coating)
silver (metal)
acanthus (motif)
cartouches (ornament)
Basket, Food
Basket, Cake
Copper
Silver
Plated
Acanthus
Cartouche
Basket, Cake
Original to Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, Conn.),
Unknown
USA
5.5 x 12.5 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Margaret Carson Holt
1970.786
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