Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Asparagus Server

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...

Minton Majolica chestnut server which features chestnuts and chestnut leaves. Coloration: Green, turquoise, brown, are predominant. The piece bears mak...

Holdcroft Majolica dish which features a putto holding a torch, flanked by shells on either side, sits atop rocks embellished with seaweed. Colouration: yellow, green, turquoise, are...

Holdcroft Majolica square box and cover which features storks, squirrels, blossom and parrot feet. Coloration: cobalt blue, green, turquoise, are predomi...

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...

Late Victorian Asparagu serving spoon by Joseph Seymour Manufacturing would have been a classic and elegant kitchen utensil, typically crafted with high-quality materials and attenti...

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...

A French Longchamp Majolica asparagus server from the 19th century, with floral decor and C-scroll handle. Born in France during the 19th century, this lovely Majolica asparagus serv...