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Two English Majolica Crab-form Boxes and Covers, Circa 1875

No reserve

Auction Closed

February 3, 09:38 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

one probably T. C. Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co., naturalistically modeled and painted in tones of brown, with clam and seaweed-form knop, with turquoise-glazed interior, painted numeral M 130, the other larger example, similarly modeled and painted in tones of pink, together with two associated carved hardwood stands. 6 pieces.


width of largest 13 1/4 in.

33.6 cm

A similar example to the larger box, differing slightly with the addition of a coral form handle, sold at Christie's London, November 23, 2010, lot 202; and another was in the collection of Richard Mellon Scaife, sold, Christie's New York, July 1, 2015, lot 406.