Awesome Hawkes Bread Tray in Unusual Pattern SOLD

This bread tray or fruit bowl is cut in an unknown pattern by Hawkes. It’s very unusual in both the rim treatment and use of hobstars, fans, and framing. It’s signed in the center with the Hawkes logo.

Two crossing chains of hobstars makeup the framework of this design. The hobstars are separated by triple-miter segments and surrounded on either side by notching. Four huge, richly cut hobstars make up the rest of the pattern. On the underside, the hobstars are contained by deep miters while on the top, they’re topped with fans and three huge, curvy teeth. It’s really unusual and shows some classic and more progressive stylings from Hawkes.

The tray is in perfect condition and measures 10 1/2″ long, 7 1/4″, and 3 1/4 tall. The blank is thick, heavy and quite clear which showcases the dynamic cutting perfectly.