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RARE 19th C. ENGLISH MAJOLICA ART POTTERY EGG BASKET with 6 EGG CUPS, c. 1875

$ 607.19

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Primary Material: Pottery
  • Main Color: Multi
  • Type: Egg basket
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Original or Reproduction: Original
  • Material: Majolica
  • Condition: Very good to excellent. See description for full details.

    Description

    Welcome to
    Antiques & Moore!
    THIS LISTING IS FOR A GORGEOUS ANTIQUE ENGLISH MAJOLICA EGG BASKET COMPLETE WITH ALL SIX ORIGINAL EGG CUPS, c. 1875.
    THIS BEAUTIFUL EGG BASKET IS FORMED IN THE SHAPE OF A LOG WITH BARK SIDES DECORATED WITH GREEN ENGLISH IVY. THE HANDLE IS ALSO SHAPED AS A BRANCH. THE TOP OF THE LOG IS PAINTED A RICH COBALT BLUE WITH CUT-OUTS TO HOLD THE SIX PEDESTAL BASE EGG CUPS. THE CUPS ARE YELLOW WITH CONTRASTING PINK INTERIOR. THE LOG BASKET HAS TWO FEET ON ONE END WHICH BALANCES IN HEIGHT TO THE FLAT OPPOSITE END.
    THE BASKET IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO NOTED FLAWS OR REPAIRS. THREE OF THE EGG CUPS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH THREE HAVING MINOR CONDITION FLAWS THAT INCLUDE A FAINT HAIRLINE AT THE TOP EDGE OF ONE CUP, A FACTORY FLAW (CHIP UNDER GLAZE) ON PEDESTAL BASE OF ONE CUP AND SPOT ON INSIDE EDGE MISSING COLOR AND GLAZE, AND FAINT ROUGH SPOT ON UPPER EDGE OF THE THIRD CUP (POSSIBLE FACTORY FLAW). OVERALL THESE CONDITION PROBLEMS ARE MINOR ON SUCH A HARD-TO-FIND SET.
    BASKET MEASURES ABOUT 7 1/4" HIGH (AT HANDLE) AND 3" TO FLAT TOP OF BASKET, 7 1/8" LONG AND 5 1/4" WIDE. WEIGHS 2.8 POUNDS.
    ALTHOUGH UNMARKED, THIS PIECE IS GUARANTEED TO BE AN ANTIQUE AS REPRESENTED AND IS NOT A REPRODUCTION.
    WE CURRENTLY HAVE SEVERAL PIECES OF NICE ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MAJOLICA AVAILABLE. PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT OUR EBAY STORE AND VIEW OUR OTHER GREAT ITEMS.
    We are happy to ship Internationally, however, please be aware that as sellers we can not be responsible for any random Customs inspections or charges incurred with this purchase.
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    Antiques & Moore
    have been in the Antiques business for over 30 years and try to describe our items as accurately as possible.  Although all sales are considered final, if there is an error in our description or a problem with our item, we will issue a full refund of the purchase price if contacted within 3 days after receipt of the item, however, please note that we cannot refund shipping charges.  We are happy to answer any questions and always appreciate your business!