Maker: Booths  Pattern: British Scenery

A delicate oval basket with pierced sides, rope twist side handles and flowerette decoration, in the 19th Century British Scenery design, which was introduced by Davenport about 1850 and continued by Booths, after they bought the printing plates on Davenports demise in 1887. The basket itself is modelled on those made by the Worcester porcelain factory in the 18th century. There is so much history in this delightful early 20th Century example of Booths quality ceramics.
For such a delicate piece it is in remarkably good condition. As is usual with these finely modelled pieces there are a few stress cracks caused during firing and half a leaf and part of one petal is missing from one end under the handle fixing. There is some crazing to the glaze and a section of the pierced work was broken off in the past and has been professionally re-attached by our restorer. To most admirers it appears perfect and looks stunning on display.
The blue printed backstamp is British Scenery over Booths and a crown with Silicon China and Made in England beneath

Dimensions: 25 x 18 cm / 9.75 x 7 ins