11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Sale

 
  Lot 77
 

77

A Minton Majolica Jardiniere, circa 1870, of compressed urn form surmounted by two cherubs holding palm fronds over mask handles, on scroll support and quatrefoil base, impressed marks
69cm high

Sold for £950
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


 

The main bowl broken and restored with old over spray showing to the inside. The damage is detactable looking at the ouside with a crack running from one side of each mask and with further evidence of the repair to the underside fluted section. One handle has survived and the other broken through the puttis waist with the wreath to his left also repaired. Glaze crazing throughout.

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Sale, 11th Nov, 2023

The Autumn Fine Art Sale offers a strong mix of traditional antiques, led by a fine pair of Chinese Porcelain Yellow Ground Medallion Bowls, and a very rare 17th century 'Detector' Lock, one of only a handful known by Birmingham locksmith John Wilkes. Also on offer are a selection of Bear Jugs from the Collection of the Late Stanley J. Seeger, and A Private Collection of Barometers. 

The Sale will also include Selected Items Sold on Behalf of the Terry Family of York (Terry’s Chocolates) - these items will be denoted throughout the online catalogue with a ~

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Sunday 5 November - Friday 10 November 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am. 

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