Maker: Adams  Pattern: Chinese Bird

This is a delightful hexagonal basket, beautifully patterned both inside and out. Standing on six small feet with a gently flared rim, decorative diamond embossed detail to the outside and rope effect handles.
Backstamp: Rd No 623294 This pattern was introduced by William Adams in 1780 being a copy of a Chinese pattern and one of the first of its style produced in English pottery Wm Adams.
There is a little wear to the rim and inside a little minor discolouration.

Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 19.5 cm not incl. handles & 7.5 cm deep / 8.5 ins x 7.75 ins not incl. handles & 3 ins deep