George Jones Majolica Diver sardine dish

Victorian, circa 1874. 4.7ins high, 6.1ins wide, 5.1ins depth. George Jones Majolica sardine box which features a diver with a fish in it's beak.

Fish, coral and seaweed to the base. Colouration: turquoise, brown, white, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the George Jones pottery. English diamond registration mark for the date 28/03/1874.

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Condition

CONDITION: Cover: Good. KILN EFFECTS: small firing pit to ground;

a few specks of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the ground.

RESTORATION: Head of fish and tips of diver's beak remodelled.

Middle section of fish reglued and joins retouched.

Dish: Good. No restoration. Some small flakes and wear to the fish.

KILN EFFECTS: a few specks of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the interior;

flecks of stray coloured glaze to the coral and rim.