George Jones Majolica Salmon Server and Cover
George Jones Majolica Salmon Server and Cover
Circa 1871
Impressed diamond registry mark (29-A-R-2) for 29 August 1871, black painted shape no. 2763 and :.
Oval, the cover molded as a large fish resting on a bed of ferns and foliage, the side molded as basketweave. Length 23 1/2 inches.
Reference:
Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica, fig. 77, p. 48-49, notes tureens of this model were made in two sizes (19 and 23 inches) and featured either mackerel or salmon.
C The Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection
Condition Report: Server: the pink glaze to the interior is somewhat splotchy but original; blacklighted
Cover: presents well; professional restoration to the top rim edge rim of the tail fin, including overpaint (approx. 1 1/2 in.); the overpainting is now somewhat discolored; consistent splotchiness to the pink glaze (same as on server); blacklightedbr>
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 Salmon Server and Cover
Circa 1871
Impressed diamond registry mark (29-A-R-2) for 29 August 1871, black painted shape no. 2763 and :.
Oval, the cover molded as a large fish resting on a bed of ferns and foliage, the side molded as basketweave. Length 23 1/2 inches.
Reference:
Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica, fig. 77, p. 48-49, notes tureens of this model were made in two sizes (19 and 23 inches) and featured either mackerel or salmon.
C The Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection
Condition Report: Server: the pink glaze to the interior is somewhat splotchy but original; blacklighted
Cover: presents well; professional restoration to the top rim edge rim of the tail fin, including overpaint (approx. 1 1/2 in.); the overpainting is now somewhat discolored; consistent splotchiness to the pink glaze (same as on server); blacklightedbr>
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.
