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Minton Majolica Putti Shell Carriers

Creator: Minton
Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
Minton Majolica figural which features two putti carrying a shell. One draped in grapes, the other draped in wheat. Colouration: green, turquoise, cream, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Bears a pattern number, '365'. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1869.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Generally Good. Two small, shallow chips to the vine leaves. KILN EFFECTS: a piece of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the shell. RESTORATION. Both heads reglued and join retouched. Small part of shell reglued and join retouched.
Creation Date:	1869
Styles / Movements:	Majolica, Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	22796
Incollect Reference #:	547231

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