Wedgwood Majolica Boat & Fish Sardine Dish

Victorian, circa 1882. 4.3ins high, 10.6ins wide, 7.1ins depth. Wedgwood Argenta Majolica sardine box which features rolling waves,

fish, shells, coral and a boat handle to the cover.

Colouration: cream, brown, pink, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Wedgwood pottery.

Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1882.

Condition

CONDITION: Cover: Good.

KILN EFFECTS: flecks of stray coloured glaze to the top.

RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched hairline to rim running across under boat.

Retouched flakes to rim of boat.

Dish: Good.

Some small flakes to lower rim.

KILN EFFECTS: staining to the underside (not visible from above).

RESTORATION. Filled chip to outer rim and two to inner rim.

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