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George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server Mounted by a Bird, English, circa 1870

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George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server, ca. 1870, the trefoil dish naturalistically moldelled with blossoming strawberry plants and ferns on a turquoise and rustic ground, surmounted by a life-Size Thrush perched on simulated branches between two molded bird nests forming the cream and sugar wells; the reverse with impressed British Registry Diamond for 8 March 1870, and painted design number '3556' to the thumbprint reserve. This design is documented in the Karmason Library of the Majolica International Society, Number KL001954P, with the designation 'Rare.' We have been among the preeminent specialists in fine English Majolica for thirty years. BOOK REFERENCES: * Sotheby's, ENGLISH Majolica FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION. New York: sale number 6958, March 11, 1997, lot number 269. * Robert Cluett, George Jones CERAMICS: 1861 - 1951. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 1998, p. 64. * Jeffrey B. Snyder, ANTIQUE Majolica. Atglen, PA; Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2005, p. 189. * Mark F. Moran, Majolica. Iola, WI: KP Books, 2005, p. 210.
  • Creator:
    George Jones (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Majolica,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Repaired: A professional restorer has reattached the bird at the legs and tail; the "invisible" restoration is done to the highest standard and is undetectable. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Banner Elk, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WINye-SYNT1stDibs: LU1302234758872

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