Hugo Lonitz Majolica Partridges Jardiniere and Stand

Victorian, circa 1880. 14.8ins high, 8.1ins wide, 7.1ins depth. Lonitz Majolica jardinière and stand which features two partridges nestled affectionately together, in front of reeds, bullrushes (cattails) and an oak tree at the back. The oak tree forms the stand, on top of which sits a small jardiniere.

Colouration: green, brown, blue/grey, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Lonitz pottery. Bears a pattern number, '1204'.

Condition

CONDITION: Stand: Very Good.

Kiln effect: stable shrinkage line to the underside of the base, only visible to the underside.

A couple of leaves with some inconspicuous calcium deposits in the oak leaves on the top section. One to the front.

And one to the back.

RESTORATION. A few retouched flakes to the leaf tips.

Retouched flake to lower base edge.

Jardiniere: Generally Good. RESTORATION. Two stabilised and retouched cracks to the side.

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