{"product_id":"rare-antique-booths-silicon-china-scale-blue-exotic-birds-pierced-fruit-basket-9-x-8","title":"Rare Antique Booths Silicon China “Scale Blue” Exotic Birds Pierced Fruit Basket | 9” x 8”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning and increasingly difficult-to-find example of fine English porcelain, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique Booths Silicon China pierced fruit basket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features the highly sought-after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Scale Blue” (Exotic Birds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pattern. Rich cobalt blue reserves highlighted with intricate gilt scrollwork frame a beautifully hand-painted exotic bird at the center, while colorful floral and insect cartouches showcase the exceptional artistry that made Booths one of England’s most celebrated porcelain manufacturers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elegant reticulated lattice body is complemented by a graceful twisted handle adorned with hand-applied flowers and foliage, creating a striking display piece for a sideboard, dining table, or blue and white porcelain collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Booths Silicon China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Scale Blue” (Exotic Birds) pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngland, circa 1900–1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted with cobalt blue, gilt decoration, and exotic bird reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReticulated (pierced) basket with applied floral handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMeasures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9” L x 8” W x 3” H\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays beautifully and presents exceptionally well. There is light, age-appropriate crazing throughout, including a visible crazing line on the underside base. One of the four flower petals on the handle has been professionally repaired, and one small applied flower is missing from the front of the basket. There are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno cracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the gilding remains remarkably vibrant with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminimal to no wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Overall, this piece is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8\/10 antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and retains outstanding visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and highly decorative example of Booths’ coveted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pattern, perfect for collectors of fine English porcelain or anyone looking to add an elegant statement piece to a traditional home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45678833729743,"sku":null,"price":333.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/A0484968-3C16-4251-94EE-E358E9F555E9.jpg?v=1785875908","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/it-it\/products\/rare-antique-booths-silicon-china-scale-blue-exotic-birds-pierced-fruit-basket-9-x-8","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}