A large Chelsea pierced basket

 

With flared reticulated sides applied with blue, yellow and black flower heads, the interior painted with an almost photographically realistic spray of two roses, a rose bud and red flowers behind, lined with a brown rim

 

Circa 1755

 

Red anchor to base and the number '4'

 

The number '4' would refer to the four sizes of basket that were made in this shape and decoration, four being the largest