Desirable and Iconic Minton Majolica ‘Mushroom’ tureen c.1875, modeled as an oval fern and ivy tree trunk with leafy green ground, fixed under tray, with a mischievous fox at either end watching two unsuspecting mallard ducks, the lid modeled as the top tureen c.1875, modeled as an oval fern and ivy tree trunk with leafy green ground, fixed under tray, with a mischievous fox at either end watching two unsuspecting mallard ducks, the lid modeled as the top of the tree trunk with trailing ivy and a large mushroom handle, 16”w, 7 ½”h. An example of this tureen is included in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. An illustration in black and white, 15”w, 8”h

Curated and catalogued by Nicolaus Boston