Wedgwood Majolica 'Sardinia' fishing boat sardine box

Victorian, circa 1885. 3.5ins high, 9.8ins wide, 5.3ins depth. Wedgwood Majolica sardine box which features a fishing boat named 'SARDINIA'.









Colouration: brown, blue, grey, are predominant.











The piece bears maker's marks for the Wedgwood pottery. Bears a pattern number, 'M2582'. English diamond registration mark for the date 23/10/1878.
Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1885.











Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Cover: Good. No restoration. Hairline to rim.





KILN EFFECTS: a few specks of kiln detritus caught in the glaze.





Dish: Good. No restoration. Some small flakes to rim and one fish.







Staining from use.



KILN EFFECTS: over glazed shrinkage lines to the boat.




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