19th Century French Vallauris J. Massier Majolica Duck Wall Platter
By Jerome Massier Fils
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Vallauris, Southern France circa 1890, this antique Majolica wall platter by J. Massier beautifully captures the naturalistic charm for which the Massier atelier is renown...
Ceramic, Majolica
Delphin Massier Mallard Duck Wall Pocket
By Delphin Massier
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Delphin Massier Majolica wall pocket which features a duck (mallard) in flight, with wings raised. Colouration: white, pink, teal blue are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks ...
Majolica
Delphin Massier Majolica Mallard Duck Planter
By Delphin Massier
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Delphin Massier French Majolica planter which features a mallard duck in a swimming posture, wings curled up behind.
Majolica
Jerome Massier Fils Majolica Duck Jardiniere
By Jerome Massier Fils
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Jerome Massier French Majolica jardinière which features a mallard duck, in swimming position, with wings outstretched. Colouration: cream, green, brown, are predominant. The piece b...
Majolica
Jerome Massier Fils Mallard Duck Planter
By Jerome Massier Fils
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Jerome Massier French Majolica planter which features a mallard duck in a swimming posture, wings curled up behind.
Majolica
Hugo Lonitz Majolica Fox and Duck Planter
By Hugo Lonitz & Co.
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Lonitz Majolica planter which features a fox emerging from a hiding hole at either end (forming handles), stalking a pair of ducks. The piece bears maker's marks for the Hugo Lonitz ...
Majolica
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