Holdcroft Majolica bear & drum pitcher

Victorian, circa 1870. 9.8ins high, 4.3ins wide, 6.7ins depth. Holdcroft Majolica jug/pitcher which features a bear holding a drum and drumsticks behind his head.







Colouration: brown, turquoise, cobalt blue, are predominant.





Book reference,'Majolica A complete History and illustrated Survey' by Karmason & Stacke, page 107

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good. Flake to both ears and lower lip.







Some wear to base edge and nose.







KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage line to the rim;



small firing pits to the ochre rim and bear;















notable crazing to drum;









kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the exterior;



shrinkage line to top of handle;







shrinkage crack to base of handle.



RESTORATION: Filled chips to the underside.






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