Majolica Palissy shell posy holder

Victorian, circa 1890. 5.7ins high, 3.8ins wide, 2.4ins depth. Palissy Majolica posy holder which features a shell supported by tenticular coral on a shredded clay base. Colouration: green, ochre, grey, are predominant.











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Condition

Generally good.

Chip to underside.



Small flake to tip of shell.



Some small flakes to base rim.





RESTORATION: Filled chip to shell.



Three 'legs' of coral remodelled.





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