Pair Holdcroft Majolica stag head vases

Victorian, circa 1880. Tallest is 6.1ins high, 2.8ins wide, 4.1ins depth. Pair of Holdcroft Majolica vases which feature a stag's head.

Colouration: light brown, green, turquoise, are predominant.

 

Condition

CONDITION: Vase 1: Good. KILN EFFECTS: a few specks of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the interior and exterior;

small shrinkage crack to right side of stag's mouth.

RESTORATION. Filled chips to tips of five antlers.

Vase 2: Good. KILN EFFECTS: glaze misses to the lower base edge;

a few specks of kiln grit caught in the glaze to the exterior;

craze lines to the interior.

RESTORATION. Filled chips to tips of seven antlers.

Retouched flakes to ears.

 

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