Description:
Four Mintons Majolica Items, England, c. 1865-1878, each polychrome enameled, a basketweave molded cornucopia-shaped vase with putti support, ht. 6 7/8; shell and coral molded vase above three shell dishes, ht. 7; a blossom decorated oval basket, ht. 5 1/2; and a Japonesque-style two-handled bowl with bamboo rims, handles and feet, foliage to a cobalt ground, dia. 9 1/4 in.; impressed marks.
Estimate $400-600
Vase with putti: Two hairlines to vase rim, 1/2 and 3/4"
Shell and coral vase: In overall very good condition.
Oval basket: Slight flake to a flower petal; patches of glaze loss underneath.
Bowl: In overall good condition.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.