Lot 270
  • 270

A rare Minton majolica pampas grass holder circa 1863

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • impressed marks and shape number 2864
  • 58.5cm., 23in. high
conceived as a tall column moulded on the exterior with overlapping grasses and yellow centred white irises, a frog crouching on a leaf on the circular base below

Condition

overall in good condition. There is a shallow chip to the underside of one iris petal, approx. 1in. by ½in. Otherwise some minor typical nicks and grazes to the glaze
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