{"product_id":"18th-century-enoch-wood-creamware-pierced-basket-stand-c-1784-1792-copy","title":"18th Century Enoch Wood Creamware Pierced Basket Stand, c. 1784–1792","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and increasingly scarce example of late 18th-century English creamware, this oval pierced basket stand is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattributed to Enoch Wood of Burslem, Staffordshire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and dates to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1784–1792\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shallow oval form is beautifully molded with an intricate basketweave pattern radiating outward from a small geometric motif at the center. A broad reticulated border surrounds the basketweave surface, formed by repeating elongated piercings separated by raised molded ribs. The warm cream-colored glaze, fine crazing, subtle firing imperfections, and softly aged surface give the piece the unmistakable character of early English earthenware. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears a faint impressed mark consisting of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW followed by three small star- or asterisk-like impressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This distinctive impressed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWxxx\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mark is documented for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Wood of Burslem, c.1784-1792\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Enoch Wood established his pottery business in Burslem in 1784, before entering the Wood \u0026amp; Caldwell partnership around 1790. Because the impression on this particular piece is faint, I have conservatively described the stand as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattributed to Enoch Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than presenting the attribution as absolute. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form is also consistent with Wood’s production of the period. A documented \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnoch Wood creamware basket and stand, circa 1790\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, of oval form has previously been offered at Christie’s, providing an especially relevant comparison for this surviving stand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally intended as the underdish or stand for a coordinating pierced creamware basket, this piece is equally beautiful displayed independently today. Its intricate basketweave molding and architectural openwork border make it particularly striking displayed on a plate rack, gallery wall, console, or layered among a collection of early English ceramics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than two centuries after it was made, its imperfections are part of its story and a testament to its remarkable survival. Very good antique condition considering its approximately 235-year age. The piece exhibits overall age-related crazing, scattered discoloration and firing specks, and expected surface wear. There is one small glaze chip along the outer rim, a couple of tiny glaze losses within the molded basketweave surface, several small chips\/losses to the underside foot rim, and one stable hairline through a small section of the pierced border. No significant restoration noted. Please review all photographs closely as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Attributed to Enoch Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: c. 1784-1792\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Burslem, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Georgian, late 18th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark: Impressed W followed by three small star\/asterisk-like impressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Creamware \/ lead-glazed earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm: Basket stand \/ underdish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: Molded basketweave with pierced reticulated border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9¼” L × 8” W × 1⅛” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue, Cream \u0026amp; Brown Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of our Blue, Cream \u0026amp; Brown Collection, its softly aged cream glaze adds wonderful texture and visual contrast alongside the collection’s rich brown transferware and classic blue-and-white ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wanderlust Brocante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46151745732815,"sku":null,"price":221.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/BFF28387-40F0-440E-AC91-294AF17603A9.jpg?v=1790051948","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/it-it\/products\/18th-century-enoch-wood-creamware-pierced-basket-stand-c-1784-1792-copy","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}