French Majolica Palissy dolphin salt

Victorian, circa 1890. 4.1ins high, 3.8ins wide, 2.2ins depth. French Palissy Majolica salt which features a dolphin holding a shell with it's tail.





Colouration: blue, green, ochre, are predominant.







Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Good. A few small chips around the lower base edge.









Some small flakes to the upper base, dolphin and shell.















KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the dolphin and shell.





RESTORATION: retouched flakes to shell and underside base edge.












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