Minton Majolica Snake Jardiniere

Victorian, circa 1871. 10.2ins high, 19.7ins wide, 16.5ins depth. Minton Majolica jardinière which features two snakes with their tails

entwined forming the handles.

Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: pink, ochre, cobalt blue, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Bears a pattern number, '532'.

Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1871.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good.

KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage cracks to the snakes.

 

RESTORATION. Filled chip to foot rim

and one to rim.

Retouched flaking to cobalt ground.

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