ENGLISH GEORGE JONES ATTRIBUTED MAJOLICA GRADUATED PITCHERS, LOT OF THREE,
each featuring undecorated relief images of underwater sea life with gulls flying above, having turquoise handles with gilt rims. Two having raised diamond registry mark to underside.
Probably George Jones, Stoke-on-Trent, England.
Circa 1880.
5 1/2" to 8" HOA.
Literature: Parallel Katz-Marks -
The Collector's Encyclopedia of Majolica, p. 78, fig. top; design mold parallels Karmason -
Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, p. 97, fig. top.
Condition
Largest example undamaged, except having some glaze wear to handle and gilt decorations; smallest example having hairline to handle; middle example having "X" hairline to base and some glaze exfoliation to handle.
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