George Jones Majolica Apple Blossom Jug/Pitcher

Description - ID#23023

George Jones Majolica jug/pitcher which features a branch handle, with apple blossom branching off on either side and a basket weave border to bottom. Turquoise ground version. Colouration: turquoise, brown, green, are predominant. English diamond registration mark for the date 20/07/1872. Bears a pattern number, '3303'.

Maker: George Jones

English maker - Considered by many to be the very best of the Victorian majolica manufacturers. Read more...

The Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent. (Photo credit: ThePotteries.org)

Period of Operation:

1861-c.1890

Majolica Making Period:

1861-c.1890

Other Names:

George Jones & Sons

Afterwards Called:

George Jones & Sons from 1873-c.1890.

Country:

England

Region:

The Potteries, Staffordshire

Town:

Stoke-on-Trent

Street:

The Trent Pottery

People:

George Jones - In 1844, aged 14, commenced seven year apprenticeship with Minton & Co. Ltd. In 1851 travelling salesman for Wedgwood. Sons Frank Ralph and George Henry.

Awards/Accolades:

Medals in the Universal Exhibitions, (Paris 1867, London 1871, Vienna 1873) for naturalistic majolica.

Typical Styles:

Naturalistic, English garden, also in imitation of Japanese, Chinese, Egyptian.

Notes on Marks:

Often has pattern number. Inconsistently, GJ monogram in circle, G Jones & Sons with crescent.

Design Rating:

1 - Unsurpassed in their creativity and design excellence.

Glaze Rating:

1 - In the top tier for technical quality of decoration and glazing.

Desirability Rating:

1 - One of the most desirable makers and highly sought after.

Output Rating:

1 - Comparitively high volume output, during our period of interest.

Price Rating:

1 - Command a higher price than the average maker.

Condition Summary

Very Good. Virtually free from damage, wear, manufacturing defects (kiln effects) and/or restoration, which where present, in no way detracts from the piece.

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