Griffen, Smith & Hill, Etruscan Majolica 'Shell and Seaweed' Humidor and Cover
Shape no. M10 circa 1884
Of cylindrical form, the cover applied with two large shells finials, the sides with scallop shells and seaweed, pink interior, grey underside, impressed GSH monogram and Etruscan Majolica medallion mark, shape no. and black printed 47. Height 6 3/4 inches.

Literature:
Marilyn G. Karmason, Antiques, Victorian Majolica, February 1990, pl. IX and the corresponding company exhibition catalogue illustration for the 1884-1885 World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition, New Orleans, LA , pl. IXa.

Reference:
Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica, p. 159, fig. 274.


C The Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection

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