(2) rare Minton majolica shell-form Jardinieres, c. 1870, polychrome painted and tin glazed cast pottery, modeled as a single nautilus shell raised on coral branches, resting on a rock-form pedestal, one with impressed "Minton" and model number 996, 25"h x 22"l x 16"wProvenance: Property removed from 760 Park Avenue, New YorkNotes/Literature: Similar examples shown at the important 19th c. exhibitions of London 1862, Paris 1867 and the Philadelphia Centennial exhibition of 1876.Condition: Good, each with scattered spots of flaking decoration, otherwise no chips, cracks or repairs observed **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.