拍品 453

453

A MASSIVE MINTON MAJOLICA SHELL-FORM CENTERPIECE, 'FLOWER BEARERS'

A MASSIVE MINTON MAJOLICA SHELL-FORM CENTERPIECE, 'FLOWER BEARERS'

DATE CYPHER FOR 1870, IMPRESSED SHAPE NO. 1304

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A MASSIVE MINTON MAJOLICA SHELL-FORM CENTERPIECE, 'FLOWER BEARERS'
DATE CYPHER FOR 1870, IMPRESSED SHAPE NO. 1304
The giant shell flanked by mermaid supports, lily-pads in their hair, on a wood base
24 ½ in. (62.2 cm.) high, 40 in. (101.6 cm.) wide

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This design was displayed by at several important exhibitions in the late 19th century, including Vienna (1873) and Philadelphia (1876). As there are very few known extant examples of this size, it is very likely that the present lot was exhibited at one of these international fairs.

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