MINTONS VASE FOR PHILADELPHIA AND CALDWELL CO., CIRCA 1847

of amphora form, with two handles formed from acanthus leaves,extending from the head of a lion, the recto and verso featuring a wreath with a single centered gilt daisy medallion against an eggshell white ground, the rest of the body accented with gilt garland swags and geometric shapes, against a light pink ground, atop four gilt and white paws with a geometric plinth, marked with maker's mark in gilt underglaze, numeral 3040, Mintons and date code all stamped in paste all under base; height including cover: 30 cm (11 3/4 in.)

CONDITION
The vase appears in age-appropriate condition. Surface soiling to one of the bows and garland swags. A hairline crack visible on one of the handles. A hairline crack against the eggshell ground. One of the ribbons to one of the bows of the garland swags has broken off and is missing. Inspection under UV shows retouching to one of the bows of one of the garland swags.

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