British Art Pottery - 25th November 2009

Lot 68

'The Seven Ages of Man' a fine pair of Aesthetic Movement Minton pilgrim flasks designed by...

Estimate £5,000 - £8,000 | Hammer £6000

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Description

'The Seven Ages of Man' a fine pair of Aesthetic Movement Minton pilgrim flasks designed by Henry Stacy Marks, painted with medieval figures, painted in colours. highlighted in gilt, date mark for 1876, impressed marks, 43cm. high Literature Paul Atterbury & Maureen Batkin, The Dictionary of Minton Antiques Collector's Club, page 284 for a comparable form illustrated. This vase is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum.