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English Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Shell Compote Pedestal Centerpiece, circa 1880

About the Item

A lovely antique Victorian English majolica shell compote pedestal centerpiece by Joseph Holdcroft, circa 1880. The shell exterior is a turquoise blue in the shape of a giant clam, with a mulberry pink interior. The bowl sits on a 2" pedestal base in the same colors decorated with foliate moldings and a yellow sea shell. DIMENSIONS 9.5ʺW × 8.5ʺD × 6ʺH
  • Attributed to:
    Joseph Holdcroft (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good antique condition with crazing, a couple minor chips on the rim, and wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Pearland, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 202301651stDibs: LU5998236397872
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