Exceptional shell and dolphin motif majolica compote by Joseph Holdcroft circa 1875. Holdcroft worked for Minton for nearly 20 years before striking off on his own in 1865. This piece does have a couple flaws -- a small stable hairline at the edge of the shell bowl, and there is also a flake out of one of the compote's feet. (See close-up photos.) The compote stands 13" in height.

Dimensions: 13"