An unusual English majolica boat-form fish tureen and cover circa 1870

modelled as a long slender boat with a winged beast as its figurehead set on an oval wave-molded base, the cover molded as a planked deck topped by a large grey fish. Area of repair to one end of cover, some restoration to figurehead.

Cover: an approximately 1/2 by 3 inch section at one end has been broken and repaired with scotch tape - this would have to be properly restored. The entire head of the dog is oversprayed, but it is impossible to accurately determine the extent of the original damage beneath the restoration, which is well done. Otherwise in good condition.
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