Choisy Majolica Wall-Hanging Match Striker

Victorian, circa 1880. 6.3ins high, 5.1ins wide, 1.8ins depth. Choisy Majolica match striker which features a wine barrel leaning against a brick wall,

the striking strip below.

Colouration: grey, brown, grey, are predominant.

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

Condition

CONDITION: Good. No restoration.

Chips to hanging hole.

KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to the leaves;

over glazed shrinkage line to the barrel interior;

thin glaze application to barrel exterior.

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