A Minton tapering jug
moulded in high relief with medieval figures dancing, drinking and smoking, a banner below the spout, shape 487, impressed mark, year cypher for 1873 (chip to footrim) -- 25cm. high See colour plate 1
Lot Essay
Cf. Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica (1990), p.53, fig.86 for a similar larger example.