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Victorian Silkie Hen Egg Tureen Bowl Staffordshire Pottery Chicken Basket
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Victorian Silkie Hen Egg Tureen Bowl Staffordshire Pottery Chicken Basket

19th century
Description

English Staffordshire pottery Silkie hen and seven chicks egg basket / tureen, circa 1880

Small detailed version of this rare model, hand painted throughout.

All in excellent bright, sound condition with no damage or repair, noting insignificant nibble on the rim fit.

Length 6,3/4" or 170mm, height 6,1/4" or 158mm

weight 617 grams.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.8cm (6.22")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Hen Egg Tureen to the 1880s.

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SA1052077
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Description
English Staffordshire pottery Silkie hen and seven chicks egg basket / tureen, circa 1880

Small detailed version of this rare model, hand painted throughout.

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All in excellent bright, sound condition with no damage or repair, noting insignificant nibble on the rim fit.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Length 6,3/4" or 170mm, height 6,1/4" or 158mm

weight 617 grams.

Height
15.8cm (6.22")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Hen Egg Tureen to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052077
Dealers Internal Ref
240224
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century

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A Victorian glazed earthenware egg tureen shaped like a brown and white hen with small chicks resting along the lid and base.
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Archive I A Victorian glazed earthenware egg tureen shaped like a brown and white hen with small chicks resting along the lid and base.

Victorian Silkie Hen Egg Tureen Bowl Staffordshire Pottery Chicken Basket

Archive II A Victorian glazed earthenware egg tureen shaped like a brown and white hen with small chicks resting along the lid and base. View II
Archive III A Victorian glazed earthenware egg tureen shaped like a brown and white hen with small chicks resting along the lid and base. View III
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Archive V A Victorian glazed earthenware egg tureen shaped like a brown and white hen with small chicks resting along the lid and base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian glazed earthenware egg tureen shaped like a brown and white hen with small chicks resting along the lid and base. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian glazed earthenware egg tureen shaped like a brown and white hen with small chicks resting along the lid and base. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian glazed earthenware egg tureen shaped like a brown and white hen with small chicks resting along the lid and base. View VIII
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Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Telephone 07855 851121
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Wales
United Kingdom
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Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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A Victorian glazed earthenware egg tureen shaped like a brown and white hen with small chicks resting along the lid and base.
Victorian Silkie Hen Egg Tureen Bowl Staffordshire Pottery Chicken Basket
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A Victorian glazed earthenware egg tureen shaped like a brown and white hen with small chicks resting along the lid and base.
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Staffordshire hen egg tureens are glazed ceramic covered dishes shaped like brooding hens, popularised during the 19th century in England for storing fresh eggs at room temperature.

These pieces were typically crafted from earthenware clay, moulded into shape, hand-painted with coloured glazes, and finished with a protective clear glaze before firing.

Authentic pieces frequently show underglaze moulding marks, hand-applied color glaze variations, fine surface crazing, and unglazed or slightly worn foot rims resulting from age and handling.

Position the tureen on a kitchen island, dresser, or open shelving unit to serve as a functional storage container and a tactile focal point in a contemporary kitchen scheme.

Hand wash carefully using mild soap and warm water, avoiding prolonged soaking, harsh chemical detergents, or abrasive pads to preserve the integrity of the glaze and body.
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