George Jones Majolica Turquoise Oyster Server, English, ca. 1874

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George Jones Majolica Turquoise Oyster Server, English, ca. 1874

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A George Jones Majolica 10-in turquoise-ground eight-well oyster server, English, ca. 1874, the turquoise wells separated by coral tentacles and seaweed, with a yellow ocher glazed border, with a raised naturalistic oyster shell glazed in white, with pink glazed border, the reverse with brown and yellow glazed tortoiseshell mottling, with impressed marks, 'GJ' monogram, British Registry Diamond for 15 September 1874, and black painted design number to the thumbprint reserve, '3401'--'Oyster Plate, turq. gr. [ground] pink shell centre,' as entered in the George Jones Majolica Pattern Books (Parcial) preserved in the Wedgwood Archives, Victoria and Albert Museum, World of Wedgwood, Barlaston, UK and reprinted in Bergesen. For thirty years, we have been among the preeminent specialist in fine English Majolica. BOOK REFERENCES: Jim and Vivian Karsnitz, OYSTER PLATES. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 1993, p. 44. Victoria Bergesen, MAJOLICA: British, Continental, and American Wares. London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1989, p. 204 (George Jones Majolica Pattern Numbers, pp. 201-205). Nicholas M. Dawes, MAJOLICA. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1990, p. 116, Figure 204 (design illustration). Marilyn G. Karmason and Joan B. Stacke, MAJOLICA, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey. New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers, Second Edition, 2002, p. 96 (color photo). Jeffrey B. Snyder, ANTIQUE MAJOLICA. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2005, p. 163 (full-page color photo with inset photo of back marks). Jeffery B. Snyder and Leslie Bockol, MAJOLICA: European and American Wares. ---Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 1994, dedication page and p. 12 (color photo). Mark F. Moran, MAJOLICA. Iola, WI: KP Books, 2005, p. 110 (color photo).

Creator:
George Jones (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Majolica,Molded
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1874
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In excellent antique condition, with no damage, repair, or restoration.
Seller Location:
Banner Elk, NC
Reference Number:
Seller: MIN22mwoet1stDibs: LU1302229363122