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English Majolica Game Dish, Cover & Egg Stand

Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
English Majolica game dish and cover with a quail egg stand inside. Features a basketweave-effect dish with twin handles, the lid with game and leaves. The egg holder (quail egg) with inserts surrounded by wheat. Colouration: yellow, pink, brown, are predominant. N.B. This rare game dish was discovered with the egg stand inside. From the nature of the source, it is plausible that the egg stand and the dish were originally bought together as a set. It is however odd that we see the egg stand sold alone on a number of occasions, but the dish itself is very scarce. Regarding the maker, if I was to take a guess I'd say most likely Joseph Holdcroft.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Dish: Very Good. RESTORATION. A few small filled chips to the rim. Kiln effect: craze line to the underside of the lid. Does not go through the pottery to the outside. Is only present on surface on inside, as illustrated. The egg stand: Very good.
Creation Date:	1880
Styles / Movements:	Majolica, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	23138
Incollect Reference #:	767481

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