George Jones Majolica Butterfly and Orchid Dressing
George Jones Majolica Butterfly and Orchid Dressing Table Oval Tray
Circa 1874
Impressed GJ monogram mark, B6 and 6 raised registry diamond (18-U-A-8) for 18 December 1874, black painted x
Naturalistically molded with two outstretched swallowtail butterflies and flowering white orchids. Length 11 inches.
Part of an eight-piece dressing table set.
Literature:
Susan Weber et al., Majolica Mania: Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850-1915, fig. 18.11.
Reference:
Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, Majolica, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, New York, 1989, p. 99. Robert E. Cluett, George Jones Ceramics 1861-1951, p. 58, fig. 91.
C The Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection
Condition Report: See also lot 1027 (George Jones Butterfly Beauty-Patch/Powder Box and Cover) and lot 1028 (George Jones Butterfly Pomade/Cosmetic Box and Cover), which complement the present lot
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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George Jones Majolica Butterfly and Orchid Dressing Table Oval Tray
Circa 1874
Impressed GJ monogram mark, B6 and 6 raised registry diamond (18-U-A-8) for 18 December 1874, black painted x
Naturalistically molded with two outstretched swallowtail butterflies and flowering white orchids. Length 11 inches.
Part of an eight-piece dressing table set.
Literature:
Susan Weber et al., Majolica Mania: Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850-1915, fig. 18.11.
Reference:
Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, Majolica, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, New York, 1989, p. 99. Robert E. Cluett, George Jones Ceramics 1861-1951, p. 58, fig. 91.
C The Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection
Condition Report: See also lot 1027 (George Jones Butterfly Beauty-Patch/Powder Box and Cover) and lot 1028 (George Jones Butterfly Pomade/Cosmetic Box and Cover), which complement the present lot
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.