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19th Century Grand Tour Majolica English Trapezophorus Tripod Pedestal

About the Item

A very large Majolica Grand Tour pedestal having dark green glazing; the circular top (detachable) supported by Trapezophorus tripod base after the Roman. original found in Hadrian's Villa. The whole is set on sit on a stepped triangular base. The stand was likely made either in the English Minton factory in the late 19th century.
  • Attributed to:
    Bernard Palissy (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53 in (134.62 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)
  • Style:
    High Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is an old repair (crack), just above one of the lion's paw feet, and as mentioned above the top shows signs that there was something that originally sat there.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4631217209101

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