An image of Cream basin, cover and stand [one of a pair]

Worcester

(England 1751–2009)

Cream basin, cover and stand [one of a pair]

Location
18th c European porcelain
Further information

Though traditionally called a chestnut basket, this oval bowl with pierced cover and stand probably served as a cream basin. See also L2012.152.a-c

Year
circa 1768-circa 1772
Media
Ceramic
Medium
soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
basket 7.6 x 20.5 x 14.5 cm; cover 6.2 x 17.4 x 14.8 cm; stand 5.8 x 24.8 x 21.5 cm, basket and cover height 13.7 cm; full combined height 14.9 cm
Credit
On loan from Kenneth Reed
Accession number
L2012.151.a-c