Maker: Unattributed Maker  Pattern: Bridgeless Chinoiserie

A rare survivor from another age, sometimes called a chestnut basket or a fruit basket. This one is large, so perhaps the latter. The moulding and detail to the decoration display outstanding craftmanship.
Chinoiserie Bridgeless is also known as Hermit pattern and is a direct copy from original Chinese porcelain. It was produced by Davenport, Minton, Don Pottery, Ralph Stevenson and at least four unknown makers. This basket is by one of the unknown makers.
It is in amazing condition with just a tiny tiny rub to one of the pierced panels, otherwise excellent.
It is printed with the border pattern to the foot and around the outside and inside of the rim with the full scene printed inside to the base.

Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 14.5 cm 9.5 cm high / 10 ins x 5.75 ins 3.75 ins high