Who created "Cake basket"?

Cake basket was created by Tudor and Leader in ca. 1765.

When was "Cake basket" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1765.

What medium is "Cake basket"?

Cake basket is Sheffield plate.

Is "Cake basket" in the public domain?

Yes, Cake basket is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cake basket

Tudor and Leader

ca. 1765

Medium

Sheffield plate

Dimensions

Overall: 12 3/4 × 11 in. (32.4 × 27.9 cm)

Classification

Metalwork-Silverplate

Culture

British, Sheffield

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1912

Accession Number

12.106.5

Art Historical Context

This elegant cake basket, crafted by the renowned Sheffield makers Tudor and Leader 1765, exemplifies height of British decorative arts during the Georgian era. Measuring 12¾ × 11 inches (32.4 × 27.9 cm), it was designed for serving confections at affluent tea tables, where such ornate metalwork served as both functional ware and a display of refined taste. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative department (acquired via the Rogers Fund in 191), it reflects Sheffield's pivotal role as Britain's metalworking hub. The medium, Sheffield plate—a groundbreaking...

Cake basket

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