For sale is a superb figural wall shelf / bracket shelf
likely made by an English maker for the American market or even possibly
by an American maker. Definitely made in the mid to late 19th century
and of very nice quality. This same maker also made a similar shelf held
up by an eagle. The piece is made of Parian porcelain and thus does not
have a glaze on it and is very well modeled and of good quality.The
shelf is supported by the angel's head with its wings on either side
with the shelf resting on top. Just a stunning look! Certainly a very
fun and unusual piece. Would look amazing on the wall with some nice
vase or figurine on top for example. The entire shelf is in superb
condition with a tiny chip to the end of one of the bottom most feathers
but it displays perfectly! There are also a few very minor firing flaws
as one would expect from a piece of this age and it being unglazed.
Oddly enough it is unmarked which during this period I would have
expected some sort of mark on the piece. I have owned one of these as
well as the eagle version before and they have never been marked but the
quality is really nice so it is a bit surprising! The shelf is 6.875
inches from top to bottom, 4.5 inches deep and 6.875 inches wide. I
have a second matching piece I will also add to the site if anyone is
interested in a super rare pair. They would make an awesome addition to
any collection! England America United Kingdom US USA
If you like my goodies have a look at my other auctions for a lot more top maker pieces. Returns accepted if item is not as described. More items can be found when you click on my user name. Photos are part of the description - if you need others just let me know exactly what you are looking for and I'll take care of it speedily! I always provide a tracking number so keep an eye on that since postal services aren't perfect. Please do not send me questions on items other than my own! Фарфор磁器 Porcelaine Porcellana Minton Mintons Copeland