Minton Majolica Lidded Sardine Box and Pitcher

England, the sardine marked MINTON with 1867 date mark to underside, featuring a turquoise glazed ground with sardine and seaweed decoration, pink interior (4 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.); the pitcher in style of George Jones, unmarked, with branch handle, wild rose blossom motif against a light blue and yellow basket weaved ground (8 1/4 x 6 x 5 in.).

Pitcher with crack and associated small chips to rim near handle; some crazing to interiors; otherwise good estate condition.