George Jones Majolica Swallow Lily Jardiniere

Description - ID#23160

George Jones Majolica jardinière which features swallows swooping amongst calla lilies. The three feet are molded in the form of calla lilies with the leaves and flowers deeply and intricately modelled. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: cobalt blue, green, white, are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '3849'. English diamond registration mark for the date 15/10/1877.

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

Period of Interest:

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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