Royal Worcester Majolica Dolphin and Shell Sauce Dish

Victorian, circa 1880. 4.7ins high, 4.7ins wide, 4.3ins depth. Royal Worcester Majolica sauceboat which features a dolphin balancing a clam shell on its back.

Colouration: pink, brown, cobalt blue, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Royal Worcester pottery. Bears a pattern number, '95'.

Condition

CONDITION: Good. Some small flakes to rim.

KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the base edge;

stray coloured glaze to the dolphin's head;

bruise to the top of dolphin's head.

RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched hairline to the centre of shell.

 

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