Sale 7383
London, South Kensington
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24 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 4,370
Estimate
Two Minton majolica shell shell vases each modelled as a putto wearing a loose blue drape leaning on an oar above a natilus shell supported by a mound base moulded with foliage, shape 1539, impressed marks, year cyphers for 1873 (damages and repairs) -- 45cm. high See illustration (2)
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