London, 1754, open shell form, rim with sand crusted shell rim, pierced sides, overhanging scroll handle formed mermaid head and torso and entwined double tail, three dolphin feet, crest on mermaid torso, marks for William Cripps, .925 fine, 9-1/2 x 11 x 14-1/4 in.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, The Collection of Benjamin F. Edward III, January 26, 2010; Alan Miller, January 2010, (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Jerold Krouse Collection
Note: The earliest known basket in this shell form, by Paul de Lamerie, is now in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Other baskets of this form were produced by William Cripps, Thomas Heming and Phillips (or Phillip) Garden.
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Christie's, New York, The Collection of Benjamin F. Edward III, January 26, 2010; Alan Miller, January 2010, (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Jerold Krouse Collection
good condition, marks on base, some partial and maker's mark mostly pierced out, dents in bowl at feet, minor wear
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