Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/Pitcher

Victorian, circa 1870. 5.9ins high, 5.9ins wide, 3.9ins depth. Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns and a snail molded on the handle.

Colouration: green, brown, 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 1870.

Condition

CONDITION: Good. No restoration.

Small tight hairline to rim.

KILN EFFECTS: slight glaze miss to the exterior;

slight staining to the interior;

crazing and a more pronounced craze line to the rim (under the glaze).

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