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Pair of Victorian Minton Majolica Hogarth Girl & Boy Match Holders (1 of 8)
The Fancy Fox
Flag of United KingdomSuffolk, UK
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Pair of Victorian Minton Majolica Hogarth Girl & Boy Match Holders

REF: RA1001 / LA516141
£485
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Description
A fine pair of Victorian Minton majolica figures as match holders or figural salts. Known as the Hogarth boy and girl, designed by Albert Carrier-Belleuse. Modelled as a young lad and lady in traditional dress, seated on rocks and holding oval baskets under their arms. Typical rich Minton majolica colours and highly glazed. Fully marked to the base and both with the date code for 1872.
measurements
They measure 18.5cm (7 1/4") high.
declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the Pair of Victorian Minton Majolica Hogarth Girl & Boy Match Holders (LA516141) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1872
condition
Condition is very good: there has been some excellent invisible restoration to the girl's neck and also to her left hand and inside the base of the basket. Otherwise no damage or repair and very minor handling wear.
additional info
location
This Pair of Victorian Minton Majolica Hogarth Girl & Boy Match Holders is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom