George Jones Majolica America Buffalo Compote

Description - ID#23269

George Jones Majolica compote which features two buffalo (American bison), one stood on one side and one recumbent on the other. A prairie dog stood upright on it's hind legs. All sit underneath a tree, which forms the bowl of the piece. Lightly impressed, 'AMERICA' to the side of the foot. Colouration: green, brown, turquoise, are predominant. This piece represents the continent of America. It is one of a set of compotes by George Jones in the 'Continents’ series.. English diamond registration mark for the date 16/02/1872.

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

Good. Minimal damage, wear, manufacturing defects (kiln effects) and/or restoration, which does not detract from the piece.

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