Object Description
Pair of Minton Majolica flower holders which feature a fantail pigeon, standing on a leafy base. Flower inserts around the tail. Colouration: white, green, cobalt blue, are predominant. The piece bears maker’s marks for the Minton pottery. Bears a pattern number, ‘1501’. English diamond registration mark for the date 02/04/1869. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1871.