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Large 19thc Pottery "Hen on Nest"
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Large 19thc Pottery "Hen on Nest"

19th century
Sold 25 March 2025 · Mike Melody Antiques
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From a small collection of "hens on nests" (egg holders) we have bought this is the largest!

It measures 32cms l 25cms h and 20cms d.

Dating from around 1880, staffordshire and in perfect unrestored condition no cracks chips or restorations. A few very minor glaze losses,

It is one of the largest we have ever owned !!

Dont these look great in country kitchens?

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Ceramic Hen on Nest to the 19th Century.

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From a small collection of "hens on nests" (egg holders) we have bought this is the largest!

It measures 32cms l 25cms h and 20cms d.

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Dating from around 1880, staffordshire and in perfect unrestored condition no cracks chips or restorations.
Mike Melody Antiques

A few very minor glaze losses,

fig 1. A large nineteenth-century ceramic hen on nest tureen featuring a red and black feathered bird atop a green base inside a yellow woven-effect basket.
fig 1. Large 19thc Pottery "Hen on Nest"

It is one of the largest we have ever owned !!

Dont these look great in country kitchens?

UK delivery included

Export please ask

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Ceramic Hen on Nest to the 19th Century.

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SA1088730
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I A large nineteenth-century ceramic hen on nest tureen featuring a red and black feathered bird atop a green base inside a yellow woven-effect basket. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large 19thc Pottery "Hen on Nest"

Archive II A large nineteenth-century ceramic hen on nest tureen featuring a red and black feathered bird atop a green base inside a yellow woven-effect basket. View II
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A large nineteenth-century ceramic hen on nest tureen featuring a red and black feathered bird atop a green base inside a yellow woven-effect basket.
LARGE 19THC POTTERY "HEN ON NEST"
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A large nineteenth-century ceramic hen on nest tureen featuring a red and black feathered bird atop a green base inside a yellow woven-effect basket.
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  • ObjectDecorative Tableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCeramic, Earthenware, Glaze
  • ColourMulti-colour
  • MotifsMoulded feathers, Basketweave texture, Scalloped rim

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Hen on nest tureens gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era, often utilised in country houses and farmhouses for serving eggs, sauces, or keeping baked goods warm at the dining table.

These pieces were typically crafted from earthenware or majolica, shaped through mould-pressing or slip-casting, and finished with hand-painted lead glazes featuring vibrant colours like reds, yellows, and greens.

Authentic pieces often exhibit fine crazing in the glaze, weight consistent with dense earthenware, hand-painted detailing with minor variations, and occasional base marks or registry numbers characteristic of period potteries.

Position the piece as a focal point on a kitchen dresser, mantelpiece, or sideboard to introduce a touch of rustic charm and traditional character to modern spaces.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth or dust with a feather duster. Avoid immersion in water or abrasive cleaning agents to protect the delicate antique glaze and prevent staining through existing craze lines.
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