8" x 6.25" Oval Continental Creamware Basket Circa 1860 (#16552) 46DH

8" x 6.25" Oval Continental Creamware Basket Circa 1860 (#16552) 46DHDimensions: 8"W x 6. 25"L This oval Continental creamware basket, circa 1860, is a charming example of 19th century ceramic craftsmanship inspired by natural forms. Delicately molded with twig style detailing and finished in a soft creamware glaze, the basket reflects the refined aesthetic popular in European pottery of the period. Originally produced as part of decorative table service for fruit or sweets, creamware baskets like this are now

The delicate linework and soft washes of color create visual movement and texture

Perfect for a vanity

and the proportions are perfect for smaller servings

making pieces from the region especially desirable among collectors and designers

intricately carved and gilded with timeworn elegance

it offers the perfect balance of display and storage

or powder room vanity

making it a popular ornamental element in both classical and neoclassical interiors

Dimensions: 3

while the original mirror enhances both function and authenticity

Manufactured by Marelli e Colico

The original mirror plate and softly aged painted finish lend this piece rich character and a sense of refined European history