Bohemian majolica pedestal/ plant stand, Wilhelm Schiller and Sons (active 1829-1914), early 20th c., squared top over floral and foliate swag, alternating gadrooned grotesques and lion masks with fruited pendants, tapered standard, ending on base with stylized dolphin mounts, marked WS&S and numbered 1689 W underfoot, approx 38.5"h, 14"w, 14"d
CR 1.5.26 - In my opinion regarding LOT: 3099- the pedestal is in sturdy and stable condition, the top surface shows wear and a few minor flakes to glaze, as well as very small chip at edge at inner edge, a UV examination is largely unremarkable, showing typical adhesive at joints, a small repair to one lower dolphin, and a chip to the snout of another lower dolphin, as well as some chipping and glaze chips to the dolphin fins at base, one of the human faces has a glaze chip at his nose, see images, there is some roughness and minor nicks along edges, glaze variations, and light wear overall, all mentioned commensurate with age and use
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