Featured Unusual Shell & Antler Porcelain Basket

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  1. CatintheAttic

    CatintheAttic Member

    Hello, I'm hoping someone might be able to shed some light on this unusual piece found in the back of my elderly aunt's cupboard. it is made of hard paste porcelain and is in the form of a basket made out of shells held together with antlers. It is very unusual. It is clearly well made and quite naturalistic and convincing. It measures 6.5" tall. Can anyone shed any light on what this type of ware might be called, where or by whom this piece may have been made and how old it is. It bears no maker's marks. If anyone can shed any light on this piece at all, I would be grateful. Thanks, Clare

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    CatintheAttic, Sep 12, 2017
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    That is very cool, Clare!
     
    Bakersgma, Sep 12, 2017
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    That's wild !!! ;)
     
    komokwa, Sep 12, 2017
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  4. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice

    LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

    But that is of no use to you, I know............Sorry!
     
    Mansons2005, Sep 12, 2017
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  5. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    WOW!! Never seen such!
    I like it! :)
     
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  6. CatintheAttic

    CatintheAttic Member

    Glad you all like it so much - it is unusual and I admit I have not seen anything else similar. Just wish I could track down what it is!
     
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  7. KentWhirled

    KentWhirled Well-Known Member

    Wish I had more insight on this, but it second half of 19th c. to me and Continental (Germany?) rather than British, but I dunno for sure. Cool piece.
     
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  8. Ratsy Brown

    Ratsy Brown Well-Known Member

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  9. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    WOW!!! SO unusual!!!!! When you say 6.5" tall, do you mean to the top of the 'antlers'??
     
    Aquitaine, Sep 13, 2017
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  10. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I think it's German too.
     
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  11. CatintheAttic

    CatintheAttic Member

    That's great - the piece pointed out by Ratsy Brown is very similar to my piece so Germany seems likely. I think I agree with KentWhirled about date though - most likely second half of 19thC.
    Any further thoughts gratefully received
    It's 6.5" tall to the top of the antlers.
     
    CatintheAttic, Sep 13, 2017
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