George Jones Majolica Sardine Box on Pink Ground, English, English, ca. 1866
George Jones Majolica Sardine Box on Pink Ground, English, ca. 1866, the box molded with green acanthus leaves on a pink ground, with matching underplate, the lid molded in high relief with three sardines, the top one forming the knop, with turquoise interior, the reverse with painted design number '1805.'
For thirty years, we have been among the world's preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
Book References:
1-Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, "MAJOLICA, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey."
New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers, Second edition, 2002, p. 96.
2-Nicolas M. Dawes, MAJOLICA. New York: Crown Publishers, 1990, p. 164.
Condition: Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
George Jones Majolica Sardine Box on Pink Ground, English, ca. 1866, the box molded with green acanthus leaves on a pink ground, with matching underplate, the lid molded in high relief with three sardines, the top one forming the knop, with turquoise interior, the reverse with painted design number '1805.'
For thirty years, we have been among the world's preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
Book References:
1-Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, "MAJOLICA, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey."
New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers, Second edition, 2002, p. 96.
2-Nicolas M. Dawes, MAJOLICA. New York: Crown Publishers, 1990, p. 164.
Condition: Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
George Jones Majolica Sardine Box on Pink Ground, English, ca. 1866, the box molded with green acanthus leaves on a pink ground, with matching underplate, the lid molded in high relief with three sardines, the top one forming the knop, with turquoise interior, the reverse with painted design number '1805.'
For thirty years, we have been among the world's preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
Book References:
1-Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, "MAJOLICA, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey."
New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers, Second edition, 2002, p. 96.
2-Nicolas M. Dawes, MAJOLICA. New York: Crown Publishers, 1990, p. 164.
Condition: Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.