English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th April 2010

Lot 329

A Minton coloured Parian double salt

Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £350

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Description

A Minton coloured Parian double salt, modelled with John Bell's kissing putti entwined between two shells and raised on a base decorated with bulrushes in green and gilt, impressed ermine mark, 2nd half 19th century, 17.5cm. Cf. Richard Dennis, The Parian Phenomenon, p.109 for the shape taken from Minton's pattern book.