Holdcroft Majolica bear with drum jug/pitcher

Victorian, circa 1870. 9.6ins high, 7.1ins wide, 3.5ins 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

Good. No restoration.

Shallow chip to under top lip (does not catch your eye).



Light scratches to the handle.



KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the exterior.







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