Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher

Victorian, circa 1871. 6.3ins high, 6.7ins wide, 4.9ins depth. Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns and a snail molded on the handle.

Colouration: brown, green, ochre, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Bears a pattern number, '553'.

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

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good.

KILN EFFECTS: glaze pops to the interior;

glaze run to the brown enamel;

touch mark to one of the acorns.

RESTORATION. Two tight, stabilised (but not over-sprayed) hairlines to rim.

 

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