Description
A scarce sea-side themed rustic English majolica, large asparagus cradle with an attached under tray, maker unknown, circa late 19th Century.
A ribboned bunch of asparagus makes up the pierced footed drainer, the under tray has a wave like pattern with a nautical rope border. The effect is a raft of ocean going asparagus.
Book Reference: pg. 142 , “Artichauts et Asperges en Barbotine” by Maryse Bottero
9″L x 12″W x 3.5″H
Minor glaze loss to the end asparagus of the cradle.
