"Palisade Basket In Langeais Earthenware With Vine Decoration Signed Cb 19th Century"
Round Langeais earthenware basket decorated with vines and bunches of grapes, 19th century Period around 1862 Underside CB mark in hollow Creamy white background with platinum highlights Palisade pattern made with flat boudinage and movable handles with rings Very fine workmanship 2 thin strips of platinum underline the decor Decor of bunches of grapes treated in the round and enhanced with platinum Interlacing of vine leaves Decor which reminds us that Charles de Boissimon was also a winemaker Good general condition Usual wear: 2 small pieces of restored tips Wear of the platinum h: 15 cm d: 17 cm Inside the planter: 3 points placed in an equilateral triangle (discreet Masonic presence) Piece from the collection of an enlightened amateur