Cake basket 1780 - 1790

"Cake Basket" is a silver basket made by Tudor and Leader, dating back to the late 18th century. The basket features a delicate, intricate pattern of circles, squares, and lines, crafted in the pierced work technique, and a handle that is gracefully curved. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this basket is a fine example of craftsmanship from the Neoclassical era. It's likely this basket was used for presenting cakes and other sweet treats during formal gatherings, reflecting the refined sensibilities of the time.