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Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Leaf & Dandelion Majolica Bowl
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An English majolica Leaf and Dandelion floral bowl by Joseph Holdcroft, Circa 1870. Designed in the Aesthetic taste, four overlapping leaves, glazed in the colors of Autumn, are centered on a deep powder blue ground of raised Dandelion blooms with pink centers. The verso is glazed in a solid turquoise. Joseph Holdcroft held several patents for the production of earthenware. He was employed by Minton where he became proficient in the manufacture of majolica. Holdcroft established the Sunderland...
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Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Flying Crane Turquoise Plate
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English majolica plate, The Flying Crane, by Joseph Holdcroft, Circa 1870. Designed in the Aesthetic Japonisme taste, the crane is centered on a turquoise pebbled ground with a border of prunus, or pink Dogwood branches stemming from the brown branch form rim. Showing the unusual green glazing on the verso, distinctive to Holdcroft majolica. Book reference,’The Collectors Encyclopedia of Majolica’ by Mariann Katz-Marks, page 95. Joseph Holdcroft held several patents for the production of earthenware. He was employed by Minton where he became proficient in the manufacture of majolica. Holdcroft established the Sunderland Pottery...
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Holdcroft Majolica Umbrella Stand, English, circa 1875
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Holdcroft Majolica umbrella stand, English, circa 1875.
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Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Asparagus Server
By Joseph Holdcroft
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Holdcroft Majolica asparagus drainer which features asparagus tips bound together, sat on a rectangular tray. The tray with floral handles. Colorati...
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Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Bird on Nest Teapot
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Holdcroft Majolica teapot which features the lid in the form of a bird roosting on its nest. The pot, modelled in the form of the bird nest is embellished with leaves and blossom, wh...
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English Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Shell Compote Pedestal Centerpiece, circa 1880
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A lovely antique Victorian English majolica shell compote pedestal centerpiece by Joseph Holdcroft, circa 1880. The shell exterior is a turquoise blue in the shape of a giant clam, w...
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