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Victorian Forester Majolica Pond Lily & Sparrow Sardine Box
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Victorian Forester Majolica Pond Lily & Sparrow Sardine Box

19th century
Description

An English majolica sardine box with integrated tray and cover by Thomas Forester in a cobalt blue ground decorated with moulded water / pond lilies and dragonflies and a bird finial of a sparrow. Pink glazed inside. c.1880.

It measures 10.5cm (4 1/4") high and 22cm (8 5/8") by 18.5cm (7 1/4") wide.

In good condition; some very good professional restoration to one of the wings and a corner of the cover. The pink ground to the base is crazed with some discolouration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1021398
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1536
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Description
An English majolica sardine box with integrated tray and cover by Thomas Forester in a cobalt blue ground decorated with moulded water / pond lilies and dragonflies and a bird finial of a sparrow. Pink glazed inside. c.1880.
fig 1. Victorian Forester Majolica Pond Lily & Sparrow Sardine Box
fig 1. Victorian Forester Majolica Pond Lily & Sparrow Sardine Box

It measures 10.5cm (4 1/4") high and 22cm (8 5/8") by 18.5cm (7 1/4") wide.

In good condition; some very good professional restoration to one of the wings and a corner of the cover.
The Fancy Fox

The pink ground to the base is crazed with some discolouration.

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1021398
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1536
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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The Fancy Fox
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Victorian Forester Majolica Pond Lily & Sparrow Sardine Box
Victorian Forester Majolica Pond Lily & Sparrow Sardine Box
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