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Holdcroft Majolica Square Box and Cover

Victorian, circa 1880. 6.1ins high, 8.7ins wide, 8.7ins depth. Holdcroft Majolica square box and cover which features storks, squirrels, blossom and parrot feet.

Colouration: cobalt blue, green, turquoise, are predominant.

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

Condition

CONDITION: Cover: Good. No restoration. Some small flakes to panels, rim and flange.

KILN EFFECTS: slightly uneven glaze application to the top.

Base: Generally good. Flaking/wear around the rim in places.

KILN EFFECTS: thin glaze application in places;

kiln soot caught in the glaze on one squirrel.

RESTORATION. Filled chips to all four beaks.

One foot reglued and join retouched.

Retouched flakes to bird's feet.


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