Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by David Harris |
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Basket Silversmith: Edward Aldridge Engraved silver H: 27 cm; W: 38 cm; D: 32 cm Gift of David Berg, New York, to American Friends of the Israel Museum, In memory of his mother Ida Berg Accession number: B90.0501 |
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A George III silver basket by Edward Aldridge, London 1767, engraved with a crest. These baskets were used for serving bread or cakes, their form allowing superb patterns to be cerated by piercing the sides, as in this example. Publications: The Eighteenth Century English Dining Room, Israel Museum, Jerusalem Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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