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Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Bird on Nest Teapot

About the Item

Holdcroft Majolica teapot which features the lid in the form of a bird roosting on its nest. The pot, modelled in the form of the bird nest is embellished with leaves and blossom, which sprout from the naturalistic branch effect handle. Colouration: brown, green, white, are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '29'.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.1 in (12.96 cm)Width: 9.3 in (23.63 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Pristine. No restoration.
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 229011stDibs: LU4246131364812
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