George Jones Majolica Pelican Sardine Box, Cover and
George Jones Majolica Pelican Sardine Box, Cover and Stand
Circa 1875
GJ monogram to box and stand, several small cyphers, raised registry diamonds (26-S-M-2) for 26 June 1875, parcel 2 black painted shape no.'s 3441, painters 30, 11 and 33
Of oblong hexagonal form edged by bamboo, the cover knop modeled as a pelican at rest above a paneled design of pelicans in flight among foliage, the side similar molded with fish among aquatic plants, on a conforming stand. Height overall 5 1/4 inches; width of stand 8 1/2 inches.
Provenance:
Linda Ketterling, Toledo, OH, 26 January 2003.
Literature:
Majolica International Society, Karmason Library, no. KL000464.
Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, Majolica, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, New York, 1989 and 2002, p. 96.
Reference:
Robert Cluett, George Jones Ceramics 1861-1951, p. 59, fig. 93 and p. 276, Appendix 6, patent no. 289875. J.P. Cushion also records patent registry no. 292367-70.
C The Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection
Condition Report: appears to be in generally good condition; minor flakes to high points on rims; uniform light crazing; no evidence of of restoration or over paint under black light
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 Pelican Sardine Box, Cover and Stand
Circa 1875
GJ monogram to box and stand, several small cyphers, raised registry diamonds (26-S-M-2) for 26 June 1875, parcel 2 black painted shape no.'s 3441, painters 30, 11 and 33
Of oblong hexagonal form edged by bamboo, the cover knop modeled as a pelican at rest above a paneled design of pelicans in flight among foliage, the side similar molded with fish among aquatic plants, on a conforming stand. Height overall 5 1/4 inches; width of stand 8 1/2 inches.
Provenance:
Linda Ketterling, Toledo, OH, 26 January 2003.
Literature:
Majolica International Society, Karmason Library, no. KL000464.
Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, Majolica, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, New York, 1989 and 2002, p. 96.
Reference:
Robert Cluett, George Jones Ceramics 1861-1951, p. 59, fig. 93 and p. 276, Appendix 6, patent no. 289875. J.P. Cushion also records patent registry no. 292367-70.
C The Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection
Condition Report: appears to be in generally good condition; minor flakes to high points on rims; uniform light crazing; no evidence of of restoration or over paint under black light
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.
