It is a very good confectioner's piece, dating from the 1880-1900's years. Condition is very good, without evident defaults or restorations, some tiny pewter spots, visible on our pictures not serious are not soldering parts. This majolica piece is prettily moulded in a six hollowed shell shaped cells with a big relief, what gives to the colours an alternation between deep and light. It is not a high quality production as Minton, it has some spots in the colours, some tiny fire effects here and there, but shape and colours are worthy for a beautiful collection. This unmarked piece seems to be English, dating from the late 19th Century.
Yellow background is successful, characters and uniforms are well designed.
Inside of the box is painted with an old gold colour. It is a German popular item, dating from the early 19th Century, 1810-1830, and rare to find. This piece is dating from before the 1910 syears, in the Old King s period. English Export ironstone casket, dating from the turn of 20th century. Some spots and natural crackles on, nothing serious.