Minton Majolica Marine Vase with Merboys

Victorian, circa 1862. 16.8ins high, 12.6ins wide, 12.2ins depth. Minton Majolica vase which features three merboys supporting a vessel adorned with seaweeds.

The rim of the vase is modelled to depict breaking waves.

Turquoise ground version. Colouration: turquoise, green, cream, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1862.

Condition

CONDITION: Good. Kiln effects: a few shrinkage lines on the merboys.

Kiln grit on the rim.

RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched crack to the neck of one merboy.

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