By James Giles
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware pottery basket, attributed to Melbourne, James Giles decoration, circa 1775.
The fine Melbourne creamware oval basket has a scalloped rim with alternating panels of pierced and gilt decoration, the well with a gilded fancy bird, decorated in the atelier of James Giles
Dimensions: 3 inches high x 9 3/4 inches wide x 6 3/4 inches deep
Reference: Donald Towner, Creamware, p.111, pl.508 for a similar plate.
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Category
1770s English Georgian Antique Creamware Decorative Baskets
MaterialsCreamware, Pottery