George Jones Majolica squirrel nut dish

Victorian, circa 1869. 4.6ins high, 10.4ins wide, 9.2ins depth. George Jones Majolica nut dish which features a squirrel holding a nut. Turquoise ground version. Colouration: green, brown, turquoise, are predominant.











Bears a pattern number, '2515 B'. English diamond registration mark for the date 22/12/1869.



Book reference not found.

Condition

Generally good. Slight wear to the high points of the molding.





KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack across ankles;



kiln detritus caught in the glaze to squirrel's back.



RESTORATION: stabilised and retouched crack to rim;





retouched flakes to tail, ears and rim;











tail and both ears reglued and joins retouched.








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