General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

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Lot 790: A White Cast Stone Mermaid and Scallop Shell Pedestal Birdbath

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Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium: 20%

A white cast stone mermaid and scallop shell pedestal birdbath of contemporary manufacture. The decorative garden ornament features a large, shallow bowl in the form of a detailed scallop shell, supported by a figurative pedestal. The support is sculpted as a nude mermaid with her arms raised to her head, transitioning into a coiled fish tail with moulded scales. The circular base is further embellished with relief carvings of aquatic motifs including starfish, shells, and ammonites. The entire piece is finished with a heavy, semi-gloss white paint or coating. Construction evidence includes prominent vertical mold seams running the length of the mermaid’s torso and tail, confirming the item was produced through a two-part casting process. The base of the piece bears a small adhesive inventory label printed with ‘HCP Auctions South West Lot 790’. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or factory stamps are visible on the exterior surface or base.