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Lot 409
Rare Majolica Terrarium by George Skey
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, naturalistic brown majolica earthenware tree trunk base with small drain hole to side, complete with fitted glass dome, base stamped "George Skey, Wilnecote Works, Tamworth."

DOA: 18 x 14 in.

Property of a Charleston, SC Collection

"George Skey was a manufacturer of ceramic products notably Stone ware & Terracotta. His firm was established in 1864 and in the 1930s was taken over by the Doulton factory." -rarepottery.com

Some minor chips to majolica; expected light surface scratches to glass dome.

$400 - 600