A MINTON MAJOLICA 'TAVERN' ALE JUG
A MINTON MAJOLICA 'TAVERN' ALE JUG

REGISTRY DIAMOND FOR 23 JULY 1852, DATE CYPHER FOR 1865, IMPRESSED UPPERCASE MARK, MODEL NO. 487

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A MINTON MAJOLICA 'TAVERN' ALE JUG
Registry diamond for 23 July 1852, date cypher for 1865, impressed uppercase mark, model no. 487
Of tapering cylindrical form moulded in high relief with revelling medieval couples and a tippler
10in. (25.4cm.) high

Lot Essay

Cf. Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, Majolica, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, New York, 1989, p. 43; Nicholas Dawes, Majolica, New York, 1990, p. 53 where he notes that 'Medieval Revival taste, was favored in the export market of Northern Europe'; A Private Collection, Sotheby's, New York, 11 March 1997, lot 142; and anon. sale, Michael Strawser, Majolica Auctions, 23 & 24 October 1998, lot 874

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