Minton Majolica Tower jug/pitcher

Victorian, circa 1868. 9.4ins high, 7.5ins wide, 5.5ins depth. Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features dancing medieval figures.

Colouration: green, ochre, purple, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery.

Bears a pattern number, '1231'. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1868.

Book reference,'Majolica A complete History and illustrated Survey' by Karmason & Stacke, page 43.

Condition

CONDITION: Very good. No restoration. Very slight wear to the exterior.

KILN EFFECTS: a few specks of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the exterior;

glaze pops to the interior.