South Staffordshire enamel counter basket with card decoration, c.1785
$690.00 AUD
Rare South Staffordshire enamel counter basket, the oval form with pierced sides, painted to the base with a scattering of playing cards, including one monogrammed CR, with flower sprays around the well. Circa 1785
| Condition | repairs to enamels around rim |
|---|---|
| Size | 11x7.5cm, 3cm high |
| References | ref. English Enamel Boxes p119 for an example, called a quadrille poole or counter tray, after the popular 18th century card game. These trays were sold in sets of five, one for each player and one for the 'kitty'. |
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