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Majolica 'What is it' chick posy holder

Victorian, circa 1880. 3.7ins high, 4.5ins wide, 2.4ins depth. Majolica toothpick holder which features a chick staring down at a frog.





The piece is titled ' WHAT IS IT'.



Colouration: brown, ochre, green, are predominant.







Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Good. No restoration. Some small flakes to the chick's back.




KILN EFFECTS: glaze pops to the ground, frog and holder







; a few specks of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the ground, chick and holder;











over glazed bruise to the rim;



notable crazing.






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