{"product_id":"spode-regency-reticulated-chestnut-basket-long-bridge-pattern-c-1810-1815","title":"Spode Regency Reticulated Chestnut Basket, Long Bridge Pattern, c.1810–1815","description":"A rare antique Spode pottery chestnut basket produced in Staffordshire during the Regency period, circa 1810-1815. This elegant openwork example is decorated in underglaze blue transferware with the scarce Long Bridge Pattern P619, one of the factory's earliest and most desirable Chinese-inspired designs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPrinted from an engraved copper plate using the traditional transferware process, the decoration preserves exceptionally fine detail. Long Bridge predates the famous Willow Pattern and follows the same Chinoiserie tradition derived from Chinese Nankin export porcelain. Unlike the standard Willow Pattern, this rare design shows only two figures crossing the bridge, while the distant landscape is distinguished by two boats carrying standing figures in conical straw hats.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe finely pierced oval basket is fitted with original rope-twist handles and retains its unmarked base with kiln spur marks and characteristic cobalt glaze pooling, confirming early nineteenth-century manufacture. Rare Regency Spode baskets of this quality remain highly sought after by collectors of early English blue transferware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\n•\tLength 21.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n•\tWidth 15 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n•\tHeight 6.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n•\tWeight 258 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nVery good antique condition. There is one small firing crack to the upper rim caused during manufacture. No restoration detected. Otherwise excellent for a pottery basket of this age.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882244657482,"sku":"B1798","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.8265383358_svhn.jpg?v=1785894283","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/spode-regency-reticulated-chestnut-basket-long-bridge-pattern-c-1810-1815","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}