Cake Basket
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
26.4 × 30.1 cm, l. 35 cm
Classification
Silver
Department
Decorative Art and Design
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Richard and Ann Gridley
Accession Number
2016.302
About this artwork
Drinking tea at the end of the day, accompanied by sweet cakes and savory delights, became an established ritual in Britain at all levels of society during the 1700s. In grand houses, silver teapots, caddies, and cake baskets elevated this afternoon refreshment to a formal gathering.