George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server with Cream and Sugar, English, 1879
George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server with Cream and Sugar, English, 1879
George Jones Majolica strawberry server with separate cream and sugar, English, 1879. Naturalistically molded strawberries, strawberry leaves and blossoms to the inner and outer border, the center bowl and ground glazed in deep turquoise blue, with a separate cream jug and sugar bowl, the reverse with simulated tortoiseshell mottling, impressed British Registry Mark for 16 February 1872, with George Jones date code: impressed 'E' for 1879. In excellent antique condition, with no damage, repairs, or restoration. Very fine typical age-related crazing only. For over 28 years we have been among the world's preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
Book References:
Sotheby's New York, 'English Majolica From a Private Collection,' sale number 6958, March 11, 1997, lot number 264, Price inclusive of buyer's premium, $3,737 (with a restored chip to cream jug).
Jeffery B. Snyder, Antique Majolica Around the House, Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2005, pp. 189--190, color illustration. See photos from this book, including page 190 showing the identical cream jug which sold alone at auction for $325.
