Vintage From Paul is delighted to offer these classic Shafford Japan Cambridge Creamware Handled Basket.

The Shafford Japan Cambridge Creamware Handled Basket body is embossed with an alternating raised beaded and open leaf design accented on the sides with three small raised dots resembling a small flower bud. The design is slightly offset on the body creating the illusion of a swirl. The handle of the basket has a raised beaded design. The upper rim is gently scalloped.

The Shafford Japan Cambridge Creamware Handled Basket stands 5-1/4 inches in height (including the handle or 2-1/2 inches to the top of the basket body. The basket measures 6-1/8 inches in length, 4-1/4 inches in width.

With textural exuberance tempered by quiet color, creamware has created exquisite table settings for centuries. Developed in the mid-1700s by English potters as an alternative to patterned porcelain from China, it became an instant sensation. The first creamware was a breakfast set given by English industrialist Josiah Wedgwood to Queen Charlotte, who was so smitten with the delectable china that she allowed him to call it queensware.

The Shafford Japan Cambridge Creamware Handled Basket is in mint condition with no defects or flaws noted.

The underside of the Shafford Japan Cambridge Creamware Handled Basket is hallmarked in deep blue with "Shafford Creamware, Strata Group Japan, MCXLXXXVII" The basket also has its' original paper label which is printed in green and reads "Due to hand Painting, decorations may vary from item to item, Shafford, Japan".

We ship the day after payment is received using Insured Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Parcels are generally received in 2-3 days depending on your location.