Mikasa Crystal Heart Photo Frame

Mikasa Crystal Heart Photo FrameA sweet piece from Mikasa's crystal giftware range, this heart shaped photo frame is moulded from clear crystal glass with an all over ribbed linear pattern. Mikasa was founded in California in 1948 and became one of the leading names in tableware and giftware across the latter half of the twentieth century, particularly known for bringing well designed crystal and glassware to a broad market. Heart frames in this style were a popular part of their

the great majority of Staffordshire earthenware left the kiln completely unmarked

decorative moulding adds a sense of grandeur and history to the piece

This elevated piece is perfect for adding height and a warm metallic glow to a shelf display

5cm | Diameter: 5

typical of earthenware of this period

painted on a deep crimson red ground with a continuous band of folk decoration around the exterior: a long-tailed bird in flight among open flowers

and small losses to a few birds

made by The Stainless Cutlery Co Ltd of Sheffield

Please note there is a visible hairline crack extending down the base and side of the jar

the other two have light fraying

Condition: Shells appear in generally good condition

It captures the species in Catesby's characteristically charming and rudimentary style