Minton Majolica acorn and snail jug/pitcher

Victorian, circa 1867. 5.1ins high, 5.3ins wide, 3.7ins depth. Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the handle.





Colouration: brown, green, ochre, are predominant.





The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Bears a pattern number, '34 553'. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1867.





Book reference,'The Dictionary of Minton' by Paul Atterbury and Maureen Batkin, page 334

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good. Small flake to foot rim.



Staining from use.





Some wear to the handle.



KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the interior;



glaze run to the brown glaze.







RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched hairline to rim.






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