Minton Majolica Mermen Jardiniere Turquoise Interior

Object Description

Minton Majolica jardinière with a mythological theme which features two mermen (sometimes attributed to the Sea God Neptune or to Triton), supporting shells. Cobalt blue ground version, with turquoise interior. Colouration: cobalt blue, green, cream, are predominant. The piece bears maker’s marks for the Minton pottery. Bears a pattern number, ‘1362’. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1874.

Object Condition

Good. Small flake to one tail. Light staining to one arm. KILN EFFECTS: glaze pops to the blue and brown bands below the rim. RESTORATION. A few filled chips to the rim. Filled chip to head-dress

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