Minton Majolica Gun Dog Game Pie Dish & Liner (LARGE)

Victorian, circa 1861. 10.2ins high, 17.3ins wide, 8.7ins depth.

Minton Majolica game pie dish with liner which features a hunting dog asleep next to a gun, a powder flask and a game bag.

Colouration: cream, grey, green, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1861.

Condition

Cover: Very good. No restoration. Small flake to dog's right ear.

KILN EFFECTS: Small shrinkage crack to dogs left leg.

Liner: Generally good. KILN EFFECTS: glaze accumulation to rim and under rim;

small areas of crazing.

RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched cracks to sides and base.

Retouched chips and flakes to rim.

Dish: Very good. No restoration. KILN EFFECTS: Thin patches of glaze application to the interior;

shrinkage line/star crack to exterior on underside (not present to interior of the dish).

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