Gustafsberg Majolica fish pitcher

Victorian, circa 1893. 9.5ins high, 5.9ins wide, 4.5ins depth.

Gustafsberg Majolica jug/pitcher which features an open-mouthed fish on a shell and seaweed base.

Colouration: grey, turquoise, brown, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Gustafsberg pottery. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1893.

Condition

Very good. No restoration.

KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to seaweed around fish tail;

tiny firing pit to spout interior;

kiln soot caught in the glaze to the rim.