"English Victorian Minton Majolica Nautilus Shell Centerpiece"
Charming English Victorian Minton shell centerpiece featuring the putti wearing blue drapery is crowned with aquatic plants garlands and depicted holding a rudder in his left hand, as symbol of the sea. The Nautilus shell supported on an oval base molded with weeds and shell in the border.The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery, shape number #1539, measurements 11 ¼ x 5 ¼ x 18 inches height