Minton Majolica Mallard Game Pie Dish, Liner and Cover

Victorian, circa 1858. 6.5ins high, 13ins wide, 8.1ins depth. Minton Majolica game pie dish with liner which features a hare, mallard and blackbird on a bed of fern and oak leaves.

Colouration: brown, green, turquoise, are predominant.

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

Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1858.

 

Condition

CONDITION: Cover: Generally good.

A couple of small flakes to hare's face and one acorn.

KILN EFFECTS: two touch marks to the rim.

RESTORATION. Retouched flakes to one bird's wing and other bird's beak.

Handle reglued and join retouched.

Dish: Good.

Bruise to inner rim.

A few small flakes to exterior.

RESTORATION. Filled chips to feet.

Liner: Good:

some wear and tarnishing.

 

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