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October 6, 2016 04:00 PMCalender
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Wedgwood Majolica Shell Compote

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2940BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 07, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Wedgwood Majolica Shell Compote, England, c. 1866, the nautilus shell molded bowl with mottled glazes, set atop the entwined tails of two dolphins mounted on a raised base with fluted trim, impressed mark, ht. 16 3/8 in.

Literature: Illustrated in Wedgwood, by R. Reilly, volume II, C37.
Estimate $600-800

Several slight surface chips to glaze. No evidence of any cracks or restorations.


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Keywords

United Kingdom, R. Reilly