Pair Holdcroft Majolica Dove Posy Vases

Victorian, circa 1870. Tallest is 6.3ins high, 6.1ins wide, 4.7ins depth. Pair of Holdcroft Majolica posy holders which feature a dove perched on a branch, with a flower bud strapped to it's back forming the vase.

Colouration: grey, green, ochre, are predominant.

Bears a pattern number, '275'.

Condition

CONDITION: Vase 1: Generally good.

RESTORATION. Left wing and beak reglued and joins retouched.

Filled chip to end of tail.

Three filled chips to rim of vase.

Vase 2: Good.

Small flake to ochre ribbon.

KILN EFFECTS: glaze miss to the tail.

RESTORATION. Filled chip to beak.

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