Large Cut Lead Crystal Basket with Fixed Handle

A substantial cut lead crystal decorative basket, featuring a flared body and a scalloped, notched rim. The piece is constructed with a high, fixed overhead handle. The exterior is decorated with intricate hand-cut geometric patterns, including large multi-point hobstars alternating with panels of fine diamond cross-hatching and vertical fan cuts. The handle is worked with a series of large, faceted diamond cuts, and the base features a deep-cut radial star. The material exhibits high clarity and light refraction characteristic of lead crystal. No maker’s marks or signatures are visible. The style and execution are consistent with 20th-century European lead crystal production.