George Jones Majolica Apple Blossom Tea Set

Victorian, circa 1873. 7.1ins high, 18.5ins wide, 15ins depth.

George Jones Majolica tea set, consisting of: a teapot, sugar bowl with cover, milk jug, two cups and saucers and a tray.

The design features apple blossom.

Turquoise ground version.

Colouration: turquoise, brown, green, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the George Jones pottery. Bears a pattern number, '3305 11'. English diamond registration mark for the date 29/04/1873.

Book reference ,'Majolica A complete History and illustrated Survey' by Karmason & Stacke, page 91, figure 1.

Condition

Tray: Good. Small flake to rim.

RESTORATION. Stabilised hairline to handle.

Teapot: Pristine. No restoration.

KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage line around the base join to spout.

Sugar: Good. Bruise to underside rim of lid. Filled chip to rim.

Creamer: Generally good. KILN EFFECTS: Glaze pops to underside.

RESTORATION: Stabilized and retouched hairline to rim.

Retouched flake to rim.

Cup 1: Good. Very tight hairline to rim.

Flake to handle.

Cup 2: Is a new, made-up copy.

Saucers: Very good. No restoration.

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