Cake basket 1765 - 1766

"Cake Basket" is a silver basket created by William Plummer between 1765 and 1766. Made of silver, this piece of decorative art is a prime example of Rococo style and features a delicate, intricate openwork design with a woven handle. The basket was designed for serving cakes and pastries, and is an important piece in the history of American silver craftsmanship. It is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.