Large George Jones Majolica Quadrilobed Squirrel Dessert Tray, English, c. 1870, molded with leaves, ferns and hazelnut blossoms, with applied naturalistic model of a crouching squirrel with a hazelnut in his mouth. This beautifully glazed and crisply molded piece has absolutely no damage, repair, or restoration. See complete condition report below. D-9 x W-14 x H-5.63 inches. British Registry mark to reverse for 22 December 1869, raised cartouche pad mark with 'GJ' monogram and 'Stoke-on-Trent' and black painted pattern number '2521' which corresponds to 'Squirrel Nut Tray with two large and two small pans' in the George Jones Majolica Pattern Books in the Wedgwood Archive (reprinted in R. Cluett, details below ).* For over 25 years we have been among the nation's preeminent specialists in antique Majolica. *Robert Cluett, George Jones Ceramics: 1861-1951. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 1998, p. 270. (George Jones Pattern Numbers from the Wedgwood Archive reprinted in Appendix 4, pp. 269-272.) Book References: 1--Marilyn G. Karmason and Joan B. Stake, Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, New York: Harry Abrams Publishers, 1989, illustrated, p. 94 (color illustration). 2--Jeffery B. Snyder and Leslie Bockol, Majolica: British, American & European Wares. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 1994, p. 104 (color illustration). 3--English Majolica From a Private Collection, Sotheby's, New York, Tuesday March 11, 1997, Sale Number 6958. Lot number 276 (sold for $5,175 inclusive of 15% Buyer's Premium--the condition report states: "small chips to the squirrel's ears.")