Majolica Elephant tea pot & cover

Victorian, circa 1870. 5.5ins high, 9.1ins wide, 3ins depth.

Majolica teapot which features an elephant with ribbon finial and handle.



Colouration: grey, lilac, green, are predominant.











Book reference not found.

Condition

Teapot: Generally good. Staining from use.



KILN EFFECTS: notable crazing;





kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the exterior.



RESTORATION: filled chips and flakes to spout;





two stabilised and retouched hairlines to rim;





retouched flakes to handle.



Cover: Generally good. KILN EFFECTS: notable crazing;



uneven glaze application all over;





flecks of stray coloured glaze to the underside.



RESTORATION: filled chips to flange;



retouched flakes to ribbon.



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