Fine Majolica for the Connoisseur 2015

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BUYING AT AUCTION Majolica Auction • November 22, 2014

LOCATION Alderfer Auctions, 501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, Pennsylvania, 19440 CONDITIONS The Auctioneer, together with the consignor, have tried to represent all items as to condition, however, all items are to be sold “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” and under NO circumstances may any item be returned for a full or partial refund.

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BUYER’S PREMIUM The buyer’s premium is 20%. The premium will be charged on all purchases. Online internet bidding buyer’s premium is 23%.

PREVIEW Preview will be Friday, October 30 from 11am to 7pm and Saturday, October 31 at 7:30am. You may also preview the catalog online at www.strawserauctions.com then go to “Auctions” and then “Online Auctions”.

AUCTION TIME The auction will begin Saturday, October 31 at 10:00am.

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BIDDING INCREMENTS The following bid increments will be used for the auction: From $ 0 - $ 100 $ 5.00 From $ 101 - $ 200 $ 10.00 From $ 201 - $ 500 $ 25.00 From $ 501 - $ 2,000 $ 50.00 From $ 2,001 - $ 5,000 $ 100.00 From $ 5,001 - $ 10,000 $ 250.00 From $ 10,001 - $ 25,000 $ 500.00 From $ 25,001 + $ 1,000.00 LIVE ONLINE BIDDING This auction also offers online bidding at www.strawserauctions.com.

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TELEPHONE BIDDING You MUST pre-register for telephone bidding at least 48 hours prior to the auction. The minimum opening bid on any item for telephone bidding is $5000.00.

ABSENTEE BIDS Absentee bids are accepted and welcomed with a 20% deposit in the form of a check. Absentee bids need to be received prior to Noon on October 29, 2015. Final payment may be with check or credit card. Upon submitting an absentee bid form, you authorize Majolica Auctions to enter bids on your behalf, up to the maximum bid, as indicated on the absentee bid form. You also agree that Majolica Auctions accepts absentee bidding as a convenience and is not responsible for errors relating to the execution of bids. ALL absentee bid forms must be SIGNED AND DATED in order for us to execute your bids.

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Strawser Auctions Presents

Fine Majolica for the Connoisseur October 31st 2015, Alderfer Auction Center, Hatfield, PA Welcome to Strawser Auctions second and ground breaking 'Fine Majolica For The Connoisseur' auction. After the huge success of the first 'Fine Majolica For the Connoisseur' auction last November, Michael Strawser, President of Strawser Auction Group and founder of the Majolica International Society, together with the World's premier Majolica authority, Nicolaus Boston have sourced, researched and presented for sale, an incredible collection and one of the greatest auctions ever of Fine Majolica. The auction, a selection of 400 pieces encompassing the best from all the greatest 19th century Majolica Factories including Minton, George Jones, Wedgwood, Brown Westhead Moore & Co, Holdcroft, Massier, Lonitz and an excellent selection of quality Palissyware from the kilns of Renoleau, Barbizet, Sargent, Pull, Landais, Brard, Pinheiro, Mafra, Cuhna and more, many being beautiful Museum examples and exciting 'never seen before' pieces.

Collectors can buy with confidence with the confidence that rarity and quality have been paramount in this expertly selected collection of important, whimsical and decorative Majolica.

Michael and Nicolaus are especially proud to be able to offer our front cover piece, the Magnificent and Important Minton Prometheus Vase. This monumental, Minton Majolica Museum and Exhibition piece, depicting the story of Prometheus who stole Fire from Zeus, the sculptural design making reference to fire, the fire which heats the kilns that transform clay to objects of beauty and desire. The large ovoid turquoise ground body, modeled with two large scroll handles decorated with armour and bearded soldiers bound by chains, the lid with the dramatic scene of a large open winged Eagle plucking the liver from a chained Prometheus, this being his punishment for stealing fire from Zeus.

Our back cover is illustrated with the extremely rare and desirable Hugo Lonitz Foxes and Ducks Game Tureen, one of a collection of thirty rare Lonitz pieces. Modeled with foxes chasing ducks around a tree trunk and a large frog sat on the lid, this design is probably the most sought after Majolica tureen in today’s collectors World. This fantastic example boasts the illusive interior dish, the liner which the game pie would have been cooked in before being presented on the table in it's magnificent lidded tureen. There are only three of four known examples of this tureen and only two of which have the liner. This piece is the jewel in the crown for both collections of Majolica and Hugo Lontiz pieces.

A fine collection of teapots are included with the selection beginning with the only known example of the important Minton 'Bat' teapot. This only known, important and whimsical teapot with panels depicting flying storks and swimming turtles, an outstretched bat to the lid, is a fantastic example of 19th century design, borrowing Oriental motif being applied to a traditional English shaped teapot. Probably the work of Dr. Christopher Dresser (The Father of Modernism) for Minton, this teapot shows strong graphic, modern design together with traditional Victorian whimsy, the outstretched bat adorning the lid, almost like a character from a Disney Movie. The swimming turtle panel to one side relates directly to a Minton Majolica jardiniere that is attributed to Christopher Dresser and included in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum. We expect the Bat teapot to fly!

Michael says "The 'Fine Majolica For The Connoisseur' concept has really excited collectors, knowing that once a year, there is the opportunity to study and buy with confidence from a selection of pieces that have been handpicked, vetted and catalogued by Nicolaus and I. With our combined Majolica experience of over sixty years between us, we are confident that our advise is second to none".

Michael and Nicolaus would be delighted to meet you personally at the Alderfer Auction Center, Hatfield, Pennsylvania on the 31st of October.

Please join us in this exciting Majolica event.....it will be fun!

Warmest regards, Michael and Nicolaus 'Fine Majolica For The Connoisseur' 2016 is available to view online and in full detail at www.liveauctioneers.com/browse/seller/strawser.auction

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1. A Very Pretty George Jones Majolica Cachepot On Stand c.1875. Molded with lily of the valley against a pink ground, 9 1/2” $600 - $900 2. A George Jones Majolica Grape Server c.1875 The pink oval dish decorated with a large green vine leaf, the handle formed as a fox peering into the bowl with its tail appearing on the mottled underside. Pg.40 Cluett, 11”w $300 - $400 3. A George Jones Majolica Nut Dish c.1875 Shape No.2515.

The pink ground shaped dish decorated with branches and leaves with a squirrel holding a hazelnut to form the handle. Pg.40 Cluett, 10 1/2”w, 5”h $300 - $400

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4. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica Shell and Vine Wine Cooler, c.1875, the cobalt blue gadrooned body with two arched branch and vine leaf handles, a scrolling green lip all supported on a circular conch shell pedetal base, 9 1/2” $300 - $500

5. A Pair of Holdcroft Majolica Mantle Vases c.1875 The flared cobalt blue bodies decorated with full branches, white blossoms and butterflies, 10.5”. Pg 126 Dawes. $1,200 - $1,500

6. A Rare and Excellent Quality Holdcroft Majolica Water Lily Pitcher with Ice Lip, c.1875, the cobalt blue bolbous body decorated with large lily leaves and white blossoms with a branch handle, 8 1/2” $100 - $200

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7. An Excellent Quality George Jones Majolica Apple Blossom and Basketweave Pitcher, c.1875. Shape no. 3576. The bulbous body molded with bold basketweave and large apple blossoms and leaves with cobalt blue shoulder and angular handle. Pg. 42 Cluett, 6” $200 - $300

8. A George Jones Majolica ‘Iris’ Pitcher c.1875. Shape no. 2509. The lilac ground body molded with Irises and water lilies, 5 1/2” $300 - $400

9. A George Jones Majolica ‘Wild Rose’ Pitcher c.1875. The pink ground bark ground body folded with white wild roses with yellow centres, 5” $300 - $400

10. A George Jones Majolica ‘Wheat’ Pitcher c.1875 Shape no. 1806.

The cobalt ground body molded with large green acanthus leaves and wheat.

Pg. 40 Cluett, 8”. $300 - $400

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11. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Putti Vintners Pitcher c.1875.

The straight sided cobalt blue body molded with grapevines and putti dancing around a barrel with a putto stood on top raising a glass, 9” $2,000 - $2,500

13. A George Jones Majolica ‘Covered Claret Beer’ Jug c.1875. Shape no.3228. Exhibited: Vienna 1873. The cobalt body decorated with turquoise panels of foxes and hounds, with a riding crop forming the handle and a pewter mounted lid with a fox finial. Pg. 47 Cluett, 12” $600 - $900

12. A George Jones Majolica ‘Apple Blossom’ Pitcher c.1875. Shape no.

3303 The cobalt ground body folded with brown basket weave and apple blossoms, 9” $300 - $400

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14. A Minton Majolica ‘Stag’ Ring Stand c.1875 Inspired by a 4th century BC Greek rhyton (drinking vessel), the salt modelled as a stag head supporting an oval cobalt bowl with turquoise interior and all supported on a cobalt blue base with a yellow gadrooned edge. Pg. 54 Dawes, 4 1/4” $500 - $700 15. An Extremely Rare Minton Majolica Toothpick Holder c.1875 Modelled as a cobalt blue water bucket with yellow foot rim and collar with a green handle, 3 1/4” $200 - $300 16. An Extremely Rare Minton Majolica Basket Posy Holder c.1875, Never seen before. The cauldron shaped basket weave cobalt body decorated with a yellow ribbon tied in a bow, 4”h $300 - $400 c.1875. The 17. An Extremely Rare George Jones Majolica Posy Holder c.1875 open body formed as a yellow log with a turquoise interior decorated with orchid blossoms and leaves with feet formed of clusters of orchid bulbs, 9”l, 2 $1,200 - $1,500 1/2”h

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18. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase c.1875 Modelled as three upright yellow bamboo canes all supported on an earthy ground, 6 1/4” $600 - $900 19. A Very Rare Pair of Copeland Majolica Posy Vases c.1875. Each modelled as a straight sided cobalt vase decorated with hoops of yellow bamboo canes and leafy branches, 4 3/4” $300 - $400

20. An Extremely Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase c 1875. Never seen before, Modelled as two bright yellow and pink pomegranates supported by twigs and leaves and all supported on grey rocky ground, 6” $2,000 - $2,500

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21. A John Adams and Co. Majolica ‘Corn’ Garden Seat c.1875 c.1875. The flared brown glazed body decorated with large green leaves, corn and wheat bound together with lavender ribbons, the top modelled with brown basket work. Illustrated etching Pg. 119 Karmason Stacke, 19 1/2” $800 - $1,000

22. A T.C. Brown Westhead Moor & Co. Grapes Pitcher, 1875. Modelled as a bunch of purple grapes with vine c. 1875. leaves forming the high spout and with a branch handle, pg. Dawes 137, 5 3/4” $300 - $500

23. An Extremely Rare TC Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica ‘Palissy’ Planter c.1875 Never seen before. The rectangular body with turquoise interior modelled with brown planks of wood and large trailing grapevines, a large green lizard climbing around one corner and a large blossom to the rear, all supported on four wooden posts, 11”w, 6”h $800 - $1,200

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25. An Extremely Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Oak’ Egg Cup c.1875 Never seen before. Modelled as an acorn husk forming the egg holder supported on plump green leaves forming compartments for salt and pepper, 7”w, 2 1/4”h $75 - $125

24. An Extremely Rare George Jones Majolica Rustic Fern Stand c.1875 Never seen before. Modelled as a circular planter decorated with acorns and leaves against a brown bark ground with a domed glass cover with knob handle, 14”h, 8”d $700 - $900 26. A Rare Holdcroft Majolica ‘Blue Tit’ Inkwell c. 1875. Modelled as a large green oak leaf forming the pen tray surmounted by a large plump blue tit forming the ink holder, the detachable head forming the cover. For an example with two blue tits see Pg 226 Karmason Stacke, 8” $300 - $500

27. A Minton Majolica ‘Squirrel’ Nut Tray. C.1875 The bowl formed as with three large green yellow edged green leaves, the handle formed as a charming squirrel clutching a hazelnut, 9 1/2”w, 5” $300 - $400

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28. A Very Rare Samuel Alcock ‘Palissy’ Dessert Set c.1875. Comprising of 6 shaped plates and one oval serving dish, each piece profusely decorated with bright green leaves and blossoms against a brown ground, 9”$1,000 - $1,200 29. An Extremely Rare Samuel Alcock Majolica ‘Ivy’ Pitcher c.1875 Never seen before. The round bellied cobalt blue body with a broad green collar and a yellow scrolled lip with a brown handle terminating in a mask of a bearded man, 6”. $300 - $400

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30. A George Jones Majolica Oval ‘Butterfly’ Dressing Table Tray c.1875 Modelled as an oval shaped tray with a mottled green and brown bark ground profusely decorated with plump green orchid leaves, large white blossoms and a butterfly at each end. Pg.99 Karmason Stacke, 11” x 8” $400 - $600

31. A George Jones Majolica ‘Orchid’ Pitcher c.1875 Modelled as a straight sided pitcher decorated with a mottled green and brown bark ground decorated with green orchid leaves, white blossoms and a plump green leaf forming the handle. Pg.58 Cluett, 8” $300 - $500

32. An Extremely Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Butterfly’ Ring Stand c.1875 Modelled as an oval dish of green leaves with a large white blossom to the centre and with a butterfly at each end forming handles, all supported on green leaf supports. Pg.35 Dawes, 5” $2,000 - $3,000

33. An Extremely Rare George Majolica ‘Butterfly’ Posy Vase c.1875 Never seen before. The straight sided vase body with a mottled green and brown bark ground with climbing leaves, pink wild roses and a large applied butterfly, 5 1/4” $2,000 - $3,000

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34. An Extremely Rare Minton Majolica Match Match Holder ‘Go To Bed’ c.1875 Never seen before. The straight sided body modelled with brown bark and decorated with a grey stag and doe within arched panel and a sleeping hound wrapped around a central match holding hole. A Victorian ‘Go to bed’ was a match holder box with striker with a lid that had a central holder to stand a lit match that would burn long enough for one to climb the stairs to light the bedroom candle or oil lamp, 2” $600 - $900

35. A Minton Majolica ‘Fox And Crow’ Vase c.1875 Modelled as a brown tree trunk with turquoise interior and a fox peering up at a crow. Possibly inspired by the Aesop Fable ‘The Fox and the Crow’, 9” $1,500 - $2,000

36. A Rare Minton Majolica ‘Woodpecker’ Vase c.1875 Modelled as a brown tree trunk with turquoise interior with a large woodpecker, oak leaves and butterfly, 7” $2,000 - $3,000

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37. A Very Desirable George Jones Majolica “Wren” Menu Holder Posey Vase c.1875, Shape No. 3384, the vase modelled as a brown nest with turquoise interior and a large warbler bird with a rocky ground base with groove to hold a menu or place setting, pg. 36 Cunningham, 5 1/2” $600 - $900

38. A Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Swift And Nest’ Pitcher c.1875 Modelled as a mottled green and brown nest with turquoise interior and a large black and white swift forming the handle. Pg. 59 Cluett, 4 1/2” $400 - $600

39. A Very Rare Majolica Palissy Style “Snake” Pitcher c.1875, c.1875 probably Copeland, never seen before, the rich brown body decorated with fern, ivy, butterflies and a large snake with a orange glazed scroll handle and circular foot ring, H 8” $600 - $900

40. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Fox’ Plate from the ‘Game’ Series c.1875 The plate with a green pierced trellis edge with a central panel depicting the head of a fox against a yellow sky and framed with green leaves, 9 1/4” $200 - $400

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41a. A Fine Quality George Jones Majolica ‘Wicker’ Pitcher With Pewter Mounted Lid. c.1875 Shape no. 3792. The sloping sided body molded with tight basket weave and with a cobalt blue neck and shoulders, together with an arched bamboo handle and pewter lid with a white enamel button to the thumb rest, 8” $500 - $700

41. An Extremely Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Calla Lily’ Fern Stand c.1875 The turquoise circular base with sloping sides and decorated with a running band of calla lily blossoms and leaves, a pink interior and a large domed glass lid with knob handle, all supported on three leaf feet, 21”h, 16”d $800 - $1,200

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42. A George Jones Majolica ‘Lotus’ Table Center c.1875 Modelled as a circular yellow basket weave posy holder with a turquoise interior with a large central dish of green leaves centred but a pink and white lotus blossom. D.15” $800 - $1,200

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43. A George Jones Majolica ‘Cow’ Half Stilton Cheese Keeper c.1875.

Shape no. 2200. The pink ground cover and stand modelled with stiff green acanthus leaves and a yellow rope twist border, a recumbent cow forming the handle. Pg. 90 Karmason Stack (full stilton) $800 - $1,200

44. A George Jones Majolica ‘Wheat’ Pitcher c.1875. Shape no. 1806. The straight sided pink ground body modelled with stiff green acanthus leaves and yellow rope twist forming the foot rim, top edge and bound around the brown handle, 5” Pg. 42 Cluett $400 - $600

45. A George Jones Majolica ‘Strawberry Blossom’ Fruit Stand c.1875.

The pink ground bowl and pedestal base with a shaped edge and decorated with a continuing band of apple blossoms and leaves, the bowl with a central shaped mottled green and brown panel, 9 1/2”d, 3 3/4”h $200 - $400

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46. A George Jones Majolica ‘Napkin’ Plate c.1875 Shape no. 1304 Modelled as a large green maple leaf against a pink ground napkin, 9” $100 - $200

49. A George Jones Majolica ‘Napkin’ Plate c.1875 Shape no. 1304 Modelled as a large green maple leaf against a pink ground napkin, 9” $100 - $200

47. A George Jones Majolica ‘Napkin’ Plate c.1875 Shape no. 1304 Modelled as a large green maple leaf against a pink ground napkin, 9” $100 - $200

50. A George Jones Majolica ‘Napkin’ Plate c.1875. Shape no.1304 Modelled as a large green maple leaf against a pink ground napkin, 9” $75 - $125

48. A Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Swift And Nest’ Pitcher c.1875 Modelled as a turquoise ground nest with a pink interior and a large black and white swift forming the handle. Pg. 59 Cluett, 6” $600 - $900

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51. A George Jones Majolica ‘Strawberry Blossom’ Plate c.1875 Shape no.3454. The shaped edge turquoise ground plate decorated with a continuing band of strawberry blossoms and leaves with a mottled green and brown shaped central panel, 5” $100 - $200

53. A Rare Turquoise Ground George Jones Majolica “Rustic” Sugar Bowl and Cream Pitcher, c.1875, both with a turquoise ground back body with trailing leaves and blossoms and pink interior. This design is rarely seen in turquoise. $100 - $200

52. A George Jones Majolica ‘Strawberry Blossom’ Fruit Stand c.1875.

The turquoise ground bowl and pedestal base with a shaped edge and decorated with a continuing band of apple blossoms and leaves, the bowl with a central shaped mottled green and brown panel, 11”d, 5 1/4”h $300 - $500

54. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica “Robin and Ivy” Pitcher, c.1875, the turquoise ground straight sided body decorated with ivy leaves, grasses and robins with branch handle and pink interior, 7” $1,200 - $1,500

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55. A rare and important Minton Majolica ‘Mushroom’ tureen c.1875, modelled as an oval fern and ivy tree trunk with leafy green ground, fixed under tray, with a mischievous fox at either end watching two unsuspecting mallard ducks, the lid modelled as the top of the tree trunk with trailing ivy and a large mushroom handle, 16”w, 7 ½”h. An example of this tureen is included in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Pg.49 Karmason Stacke, $12,000 - $15,000

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56. A Charming Minton Majolica ‘Rabbits Under a Leaf’ Grape Server c.1875. Modelled as two back to back white rabbits peering out of a thicket of fern leaves, long grasses, and blossoms all set under a pale green lettuce leaf bowl and supported on a maroon ground pedestal base. L.9”$1,200 - $1,500

57. A Very Rare and Charming George Jones Majolica ‘Rabbit’ Nut Serving Tray c.1875. Modelled as four conjoined bowls, two large and two small, decorated throughout with twigs and overlapping green leaves with a large brown rabbit to the center forming the handle. George Jones produced a similar dish with a squirrel handle although this ‘rabbit’ handle example is much rarer and more desirable, 13” $2,000 - $3,000

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58. A Very Rare Brownfield Majolica ‘Tower’ Cheese Keeper c.1875. Modelled as a circular brown glazed ivy clad castle, the flat top glazed in cobalt blue with small turret forming the the handle, 11.5” high $1,500 - $2,000

59. A George Jones Majolica ‘Park’ Pitcher c.1875, modelled as tree trunk with horse chesnut leaves and blossoms, with small frogs sitting in the grasses around the base. This design was registered by George Jones as ‘Park’. Pg 60.

Cluett, 6 1/2” $200 - $300

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60. A Minton Majolica ‘Cow’ Butter Dish on Stand C.1870. The body, lid and stand all decorated as brown planks of wood and decorated trailing grapevine, two cows head forming handles to the bowl and twisted vine forming the handle to the lid, 8”h. $800 - $1,200

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61. A George Jones Majolica “Water Lily” Pitcher c. 1875, Shape No. 1800.

The round bellied body modelled with a brown wooden fence covered with large green leaves and blossoms with a rope twis to the neck, 7 1/2”. $200 - $300 62. A George Jones Majolica ‘Rustic Plank’ Cachepot c.1875. Modelled as a square sectioned mottled green and brown wooden crate and a small beetle on two sides, all with a turquoise interior, 9” $500 - $700 63. A George Jones Majolica ‘Acorn’ Pate Box and Cover on Stand c.1875 Shape no. 1471. The brown glazed body, stand and cover, all with trailing acorns and oak leaves with yellow gadrooning to the edges, 7 1/2”w, 4 1/2”h $300 - $400

64. An Extremely Rare Copeland Majolica “Acorn and Fence” Pitcher, c.

1875, Never seen before. The body molded with brown fence brightly glazed acorns and leaves with a pink colar a branch handle and a turquoise interior, 7” $200 - $300

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65. An Excellent Quality George Jones Frogs and Insects vase, c. 1875. The cobalt blue spherical body molded with branches, ivy leaves and insects all supported by three frogs on a brown trifoil pedestal base, 6”. $1,500 - $2,000

66. A Rare Large George Jones Majolica ‘Monkey’ pitcher c.1875. The flat sided cobalt blue body decorated with wild roses and a monkey forming the handle, 7” $1,500 - $2,000

67. A George Jones Majolica “Strawberry Blossom” plate c. 1875.

Shape no. 3454. The shaped edge cobalt blue ground plate decorated with a continuing band of strawberry blossoms and leaves with a mottled green and brown shaped central panel, 5” $100 - $200

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68. Two George Jones Majolica Tea Cups c.1875. Shape no. 3519. The cobalt blue body decorated with wild roses and leaves with a closed white blossom forming the handles. $400 - $600

69. A Rare and Desirable George Jones Majolica Crocus Vase c.1875. The cobalt blue basket weave straight sided vase with trailing crocus with white and pink petals supported on three bulb feet, all on a brown earthy ground, 8” $1,200 - $1,500

70. A Minton Majolica ‘Spring’ Vase c.1875 The baluster cobalt blue flared vase with a shaped top edge decorated with daisies, the leaves around the base terminating in three bulb feet. Pg.5 Dawes, 7” $1,200 - $1,500

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71. A Minton Majolica ‘Spring Flower’ Vase c.1875 The baluster turquoise flared vase with a shaped top edge decorated with white crocuses, the leaves around the base terminating in three bulb feet. Pg.5 Dawes, 7’ $1,200 - $1,500

72. A Minton Majolica ‘Spring Flower’ Vase c.1875 The baluster turquoise blue flared vase with a shaped top edge decorated with white daffodils, the leaves around the base terminating in three bulb feet. Pg.5 Dawes, 7” $1,200 - $1,500

73. A Minton Majolica ‘Spring Flower’ Vase c.1875 The baluster turquoise flared vase with a shaped top edge decorated with pale yellow primroses, the leaves around the base terminating in three bulb feet. Pg. 5 Dawes, 7” $1,200 - $1,500

74. A Minton Majolica ‘Spring Flower’ Vase c.1875 The baluster shaped turquoise vase with a shaped top edge decorated with white snow drops, the leaves around the base terminating in three bulb feet. Pg. 5 Dawes, 7” $1,200 - $1,500

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75. A Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Calla Lily’ Pitcher c.1875. The turquoise basket weave body with two oval panels depicting calla lilies framed with yellow rope twist, with a brown rope twist handle. Pg.95 Karmason Stacke, 7 1/4” $700 - $1,000

76. A Rare and Desirable George Jones Majolica ‘Calla Lily’ Garden Seat c.1875 Shape no. 5220. The cobalt basket weave body decorated with large depicting calla lilies, the top of brown rush and all supported by a mottled green and brown earthy foot rim. Pg. 95 Karmason Stacke, 18” $2,000 - $3,000

77. A George Jones Majolica ‘Magnolia’ Cachepot c.1875. The rounded turquoise body decorated with magnolia plants and moths, the top and foot rim of branches and all supported on three branch feet. Pg. 45 Dawes,. 12” $1,200 - $1,500

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77a. A Very Rare Monumental Royal Dux (Bohemia) Majolica ’Flamingo’ Floor Vase c.1880. Signed ‘Alois Hampel’. Modelled as a large pink flamingo resting against two large bamboo cane flower holders and all stood on a base of earth and leaves. Alois Hampel was the Chief Sculptor at Royal Dux for 55 years, 37’ $800 - $1,200

78. A Very Rare and Large Majolica Royal Dux (Bohemia) ‘Duck’ Group c.1880 Never seen before. Modelled as four playful ducks all upon an earthly ground pedestal base, signed ‘O. Jarl’. Otto Jarl, along with Alois Hampel, was Royal Dux Chief Modelor, 15”. $500 - $800

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79. An Elegant Majolica “Flamingo and Bull Rushes” Ewer c. 1890, Probably Royal Dux. The tall slim body molded with leaves, grasses and bull rushes, a flamingo forming the pouring spout and it’s arched neck the handle all supported on four lily pad feet, 22” $400 - $500

78a. Two Large Royal Dux (Bohemia) Majolica Heron and Stork Flower Vases c.1880 The larger, modelled as a grey heron with frog in beak stood in front of a large vase of cat tails, leaves and grasses and a watery coloured pedestal base. The other formed as a grey and white stork stood in front a similar vase and also on a watery coloured pedestal base. Both probably modelled by Alois Hampel, h.30” & 22”. $800 - $1,200

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A Collection of Delphin and Jerome Massier

80. A Large Jerome Massier Majolica Butterfly Wall pocket c.1880.

Modelled as a butterfly with outstretched red and purple wings and a flower back plate with white and pink petals, w. 10”. $100 - $200

81. A Rare and Monumental Delphin Massier ‘Heron’ Jardiniere on Stand c.1890 Shape no. 1032. The pedestal modelled as a brightly glazed heron stood next to a pedestal of grasses and reeds and stood upon an earthy ground. The jardiniere modelled as a large open chrysanthemum with petals of white and French blue, 42” $7,000 - $9,000

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82. A Rare Massier Majolica ‘Kingfisher’ Vase c.1880 Modelled as a brightly glazed kingfisher perched on a branch hanging over a pool of pale blue with a flower holder of leaves and grasses behind, 9-1/2” $500 - $800

83. A Very Rare Jerome Massier Majolica ‘Grouse’ Planter c.1888 Shape no. 1318. Modelled as two grouse around a flared flower holder of large green leaves and all on a earthy pedestal base, 12” $600 - $900

84. A Rare Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Pheasant’ Vase c. 1880. Modelled as a brightly glazed male pheasant perched on a branch in front of a leafy flower holder and all on an earthy ground, 12”w, 8”h $100 - $200

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85. A Pair of Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Heron’ Mantle Vases c.1880. Each modelled as a white heron stood beside a tree trunk flower holder, all on an earthy ground, 13 1/2” $800 - $1,200

86. A Large Delphin Massier Majolica Rooster Vase c.1880 c.1880.

Modelled as a brightly glazed crowing rooster net to a tree trunk flower holder, all on an earthy ground, 24” $1,500 - $2,000 87. A Massier Majolica ‘Rooster’ Vase c.1880 Modelled as a brightly glazed rooster infant of a tree trunk flower vase, all on an earthy ground, 17 1/2” $1,200 - $1,500

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88. Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Drake’ Posy Vase c. 1880.

Shape no.932. Modelled as a brightly glazed Drake with an open back to form the flower holder, L.9” $75 - $125

89. A Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Pigeon’ Posy Vase and a “Drake” Vase c. 1880. Shape no. 931 and 932. Modelled as a brightly glazed wood pigeon with an open back to form the flower holder and the other modelled as a brightly glazed Drake with an open back to form the flower holder, L.9” & 10” $75 - $125

90. A Very Rare Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Swans’ Jardiniere c.1880 The rounded body molded with four back to back swans with grey wings, their arched necks forming four handles and all stood on a red circular pedestal base. 10”h 13”w $600 - $900

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93. A Charming Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Wheelbarrow and Bird’ Posy Holder c.1880 c.1880. Shape no.1125. Modelled as Wheel Barrow forming the flower holder with birds perched around the top edge. L. 11”, H. 7 1/2”h $200 - $300 91. A Very Charming and Rare Massier Majolica ‘Bird and Egg’ Posy Vase c.1880 Shape no.889. Modelled as six brightly coloured birds perched around a brown woven basket holding a large white egg with a smashed top to form the flower holder, the egg with and painted blossoms and surmounted by a small bird, 8 1/2” $300 - $400

94. A Charming and Excellent Quality Massier Majolica ‘Wishing well and Birds’ Flower Holder c.1880 Modelled as seven brightly coloured birds perched around a wishing well, with a hanging water bucket suspended by chain and two water bucket posy holders to the front, all on a grassy pedestal base with a watery puddle, 13” $400 - $600

92. A Rare Jerome Massier Majolica ‘Wheat Sheaf and Birds’ Posy Vase c.1880 Shape no. 1248. Molded as three brightly glazed small birds perched around a flared open wheat sheaf to form the flower holder and all on a grassy pedestal base, 8” $200 - $300

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95. A Massier Majolica Pigeon Posy Holder c.1880. Modelled as a pigeon glazed in white, pale blue and dark grey and with an open back to form the flower holder, 10”l, 5”h $100 - $200

96. A Small Delphin Massier Majolica Swan Posey Holder c.1880 c.1880.

Modelled as a swan with an open back to form the flower holder, 7” $50 - $100

97. A Large and Rare Delphin Massier Rose Vase, c.1880. The body formed as a pink rose supported on green and brown branch stem, 11” $300 - $500

98. A Rare Delphin Massier Majolica Iris Vase, c.1890. The elegant tall slim flared cream ground body decorated with green leaves and purple irisses to the shaped top edge, 14” $300 - $400

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99. Three Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Pansy’ Pieces c.1880. One serving tray formed as a large pansy with a arched twig handles. One serving tray modelled as a Pansy with a central arched branch handle. One tazza modelled as a pansy supported with a twig and leaf pedestal, h. of tazza 7” $300 - $500

100. A Rare Twenty Seven Piece Delphin Majolica ‘Pansy’ Tea Service c.1880. Each piece modelled with bright pink pansy petals. The service comprising: A rare three piece tea set with butterfly finials (never seen before), twelve cups and saucers, twelve side plates, and a serving tray with an arched green twig handle, h. teapot 5” $1,500 - $2,000

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101. Three Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Pansy’ Pieces c.1880. One modelled as pansy with a central flower holder. One as three back to back pansies forming the flower holder and supported by a leaf pedestal. One serving tray formed as three conjoined pansies with a central arched twig handle. Serving tray d.12” $300 - $500

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102. Four Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Daisy’ Wall Pockets c.1880. Three with white petals with pink tips and one with white petals, all with yellow centers, h. 4”-5”. $300 - $500

103. A Very Pretty M. Chevalier, Cannes Majolica ‘Iris’ Wall Pocket c.1875. Modelled as a large bright yellow iris with purple tipped leaves and all emanating from a green stem, 10”h, 9 1/2”w $200 - $300

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104. Four Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Rose’ vases c.1880 All modelled with large pink petals, all of varying sizes and designs. Tallest h.9”. $200 - $400 105. Five Delphin Massier Majolica Floral Clocks c.1880 Comprising of three pansy clocks of different sizes ( one with clock movement missing) and two chrysanthemum clocks, one blue and one pink, between h.4”-8”. $200 - $300

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106. A Delphin Massier Majolica Oval ‘Thistle’ Planter c.1880 Shape no.

990 Modelled in the Art Nouveau style with four green spiky leaf handle, the cream ground body decorated with thistles and all supported on a pale pink leafy base, 17 1/2”w, 9”h $400 - $600

107. A Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Tulip’ Jardiniere on Stand c.1880 Shape no. 1002 & 1533. Modelled as a cream ground pedestal and cachepot decorated throughout with bright pink tulips and green leaves, the cachepot with folded over petals to form handles, 36” $600 - $900

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108. Three Very Pretty Delphin Massier and M. Chevalier, Cannes, Majolica Wall Pockets c.1880 Each modelled as a different flower with pink petals and green stems, one carnation (signed ‘Mont Chevalier, L. Castel, Canne), one pansy and one rose, 5”. $100 - $200

109. Six Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Pansy’ Floral Menu Holders and Wall Pocket Group c.1880 Each modelled a blossom in varying bright colors and with an opening in the top to insert a place setting or menu. Between 2-1/2” & 7”. $200 - $300

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110. A Jerome Massier Majolica ‘Iris’ Vase c.1880.. Shape no.1160. Modelled as a large yellow iris with a green stem forming the support, 8 1/2” $100 - $200

111. A Very Pretty Delphin Massier Majolica Iris Wall Pocket c.1880 c.1880. Shape no. 600. Modelled as a pink iris with a green stem, 10” $200 - $300

112. A large Delphin Massier Majolica Iris Clock, c. 1880. The case formed as two large irisses with green leaf supports, 9 1/2” $200 - $300

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113. A Delphin Massier Majolica ‘Tulip’ Vase, c.1880 c.1880, Shape No. 1026. The cream coloured body decorated with large raised pink and purple tipped petals and green grasses around the base, 13” $300 - $500

114. A Jerome Massier Majolica ‘Iris’ Vase c.1880 Shape No. 1160. Modelled as an iris with purple and cream coloured leaves and green stem forming the support, 12” $200 - $300 115. A Small Jerome Massier Majolica ‘Iris’ Vase c. 1880 1880, Shape No. 1212.

Modelled as an iris with purple coloured leaves and green stem forming the support, 5 1/2” $100 - $200

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116. A Large Sarreguemines Majolica “Double Ducks” Jardiniere c.

1880, Shape No. 1165. Modelled as two face to face ducks their open backs forming the flower holder, joined at the beaks with a single leaf all upon a turquoise watery ground and supported by a brown pedestal base, 22”l, 9”h. $300 - $500

118. An Amusing French Majolica Parrot Wall Vase, c. 1880. Modelled as a large parrot with white feathers and a pale yellow and green crest perched on a branch bracket, the open back forming the flower holder, 19”w, 15”h $300 - $500

117. An Amusing French Majolica Parrot Wall Vase, c. 1880. Modelled as a large parrot with cobalt blue and green feathers, a bright yellow crest and perched on a branch bracket the open back forming the flower holder, 19”w, 15”h $300 - $500

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119. A Rare Georg Dreyfus, Paris, Majolica Peacock Inkwell with Pen Tray, c. 1880. The peacock’s body forming the inkwell, the head and shoulders froming the cover joined by an ormolu hinged frame, the tail feathers and wings forming the pen tray, 10”l, 5”. $200 - $300

120. A Very Rare and Beautiful Delphin Massier Art Nouveau Jardiniere on Stand c.1890 Shape no.1553 and 1550. The pedestal base modelled as maiden, her flowing pink gown forming the base and support for the purple glazed jardiniere, the body modelled with gracefully reclining maidens, 54”h. $2,500 - $3,000

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121. A Brownfield Majolica Game Tureen c.1875 The turquoise ground body modelled with ferns leaves and hanging game, the lid with fern leaves and grouse handle, with liner, 13”l $700 - $900

122. A George Jones Majolica ‘Squirrel’ Nut Dish c.1875 Shape no. 2515. The shaped turquoise ground shaped dish decorated with branches and leaves with a squirrel holding a hazelnut froming the handle, Pg. 40 Cluett, 10 1/2”w $400 - $600

123. A George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server c.1875. The shaped turquoise ground dish decorated with strawberry leaves and blossoms with two raised nests to the rear holding a mottled green and brown sugar bowl and creamer, a large thrush perched on a branch forming the handle, 9”w. $400 - $600

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124. A George Jones Majolica Full Stilton ‘Apple Blossom’ Cheese Keeper. c.1875. The turquoise ground domed lid decorated with a broad band of brown Blossom’ Cheese Keeper c.1875. The turquoise ground domed lid decorated with a broad band of brown wicker to the middle and to the border of the under plate, the top of the lid with apple blossom climbing down from an arched branch handle on the top, 12”h $600 - $900

126. A Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Ivy’ Vase, c.1875. The bulbous shaped turquoise ground body covered in ivy leaves, with a yellow circular foot rim and a pink interior, 9” $400 - $600

125. A George Jones Majolica ‘Fox’ Ashtray c.1875. Modelled as an oval bowl with a turquiose interior and a large fox peering over the side, clinging on with his front paws, his bushy tail curled around the front underside, 3-1/2”w. $200 - $300

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127. A Minton Majolica ‘Gun Dog’ Game Tureen c.1875 Shape no. 964.

Modelled as an oval cream ground basket and cover with holly leaves to the sides, the holly branches forming handles at each end, with an oval cartouche to each side, one depicting a running hare, the other, a running pheasant, the lid with a large gun dog laying across a gun and hunting bag to form the handle and all supported by four paw feet. Pg. 49 Karmason Stacke, 14 1/2”l, 8”h $1,000 - $1,500

128. An Extremely Rare TC Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica ‘Boar’s Head’ Pate Tureen and Cover c.1875. The cobalt ground oval base with orange piping with a large boars head to form the cover, 8 1/2”l, 5”h $3,000 - $4,000

129. An Excellent Quality George Jones Majolica Europe Centerpiece c.1875 Modelled as an oak tree supporting a turquoise coloured bowl with pink interior, with a large stag, recumbent doe and a rabbit looking out of a hole all sheltered beneath, all supported on an earthy ground. Pg.46 Cluett, 10”h, 10 1/2”d $3,000 - $4,000

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130. An Iconic and Charming George Jones Majolica ‘Full Nest’ Game Pie Dish Cover, c.1875. of oval form with double branch handles, the branches of the upper terminals extending around the rim, entwined with ivy, oak leaves, and acorns, the cover with a mother partridge, a small chick on her back, another tucked under one wing, surrounded by the remainder of her brood, all nestles amongst ferns and grasses. Shape no. 3371, 14”l, 8 1/2”h. Design registered 27th December 1873. The famous George Jones ‘Full Nest’ game tureen is the essence of Victorian whimsy and romaticism that Majolica is loved for. An example graces the front cover of ‘Majolica’ Karmason and Stacke. $12,000 - $15,000

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131. An Extremely Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Pelican’ Pate Box and Cover c.1875 Never seen before. The circular domed turquoise ground body and under plate molded with large green lily leaves and blossoms, a yellow border to be under plate and cover and all surmounted by a large pelican forming the handle8”d, 5”h $2,000 - $3,000

132. An Extremely Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Chestnut’ Tureen and Cover c.1875 Never seen before. The body modelled with a turquoise napkin and decorated with chestnut leaves and blossoms with a yellow band to the edge of the lid and base, a looped branch tied with pink ribbon forming the handle, 9 1/2”l, 5 1/2”h $1,200 - $1,500

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133. An Excellent Quality Holdcroft Majolica Salmon Server c.1875 c.1875.

The turquoise ground basket weave dish decorated with a large salmon and seaweed with shell shaped handle at each end, 23” $400 - $600

134. A Holdcroft Majolica ‘Fishes’ Pitcher c.1875 The turquoise flat sided body with a large circular cobalt blue panel with fish and with yellow bamboo forming the handle, 7 3/4” $150 - $250

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135. A Holdcroft Majolica ‘Fishes’ Pitcher c.1875 The turquoise flat sided body with a large circular cobalt blue panel with fish and with yellow bamboo forming the handlem 8 1/4” $150 - $250

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136. A Minton Majolica Row Boat Spoon Warmer, c. 1875 1875. The body formed as a brown wooden boat with a green interior, the gray rudder at the rear froming the handle, 7 3/4” $200 - $300

137. A Very Rare Royal Worcester Majolica Mermaid Salt, c.1875. Modelled as a mermaid supporting an oyster shell above sea waves, all supported on an oval cobalt blue pedestal base, L.4”. $200 - $300

138. An Excellent Quality Victoria Pottery Company Majolica Sardine Dish and Cover. c.1875. The brown basket weave base decorated with bamboo leaves, the front cover formed of large overlapping lily leaves and four fish, two forming the handle, L.6”. $500 - $700

139. A Rare Minton Majolica ‘Hand and Fish’ Vase c.1875 Modelled as a hand supported by lily leaves and blossom holding an upright fish to form the flower holder. Pg. 54 Karmason Stacke, 9” $1,500 - $1,800

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140. An Excellent Quality Wedgwood Majolica ‘Lobster’ Plate c.1875.

Modelled as a cooked lobster resting on a bed of salad and a wide grey border decorated with vegetables, 8 1/2” $300 - $400

141. An Excellent Quality Wedgwood Majolica ‘Lobster’ Plate c.1875.

Modelled as a cooked lobster resting on a bed of salad with a wide grey border decorated with vegetables, 8 1/2” $300 - $400

142. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Crab’ Tureen and Cover c.1875. The oval base with twelve ‘sea food’ compartments around the outside with a central ‘crab meat’ compartment, a large crab with a seaweed handle forming the cover. Pg. 48 Karmason Stacke $4,000 - $5,000

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143. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Lobster’ Salad Serving Bowl c.1875.

The turquoise circular bowl with cobalt panels around the outside, each alternating panel modelled with a cooked lobster and bunches of vegetables, 10 1/2”d, 5 1/2”h $800 - $1,000

144. An Excellent Quality and Desirable TC Brown Westhead and Moore Majolica Crab Tureen and Cover c.1875 Formed as a brightly glazed crab , the back forming the lid and a mussel on a bed of seaweed forming the handle, 10” $3,000 - $4,000

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145. An Interesting Pair of Majolica ‘Shell Twist’ Vases c.1875 c.1875. Each modelled as three upright spiral sea shells with turquoise interiors supported on three scallop shells and seaweed, 5” $200 - $300

146. A Rare Victoria Pottery Company Majolica Seafood Serving Bowl c.1875.. The bowl with pink interior modelled as six upright turquoise scallop shells decorated with seaweed and all supported on a stand of pink coral, 9”d, 5”h $200 - $300

147. A Rare Pair of Royal Worcester Majolica Shell Posy c.1875 Each modelled as an upright shell cornucopia with pink interior and supported on a rocky ground, 6” $300 - $400

148. A Rare Royal Worcester Majolica ‘Dolphin’ Salt c.1875 c.1875. Modelled as a dolphin supporting a large shell bowl with pink interior and all supported on a base of blue waves, 3” $100 - $200

149. A Rare Pair of Victoria Pottery Company Majolica Seafood Serving Bowls c.1875.. Each bowl with turquoise interior modelled as six upright brown scallop shells decorated with green seaweed and all supported on a stand of turquoise coral, 9”d, 5”h $400 - $600

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150. A Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Shell & Coral’ Serving Dish c.1875.

Modelled as two conjoined turquoise scallop shells with pink interior with a white coral arched handle and all supported on white coral supports, 8”l, 3”h $200 - $300

151. A Rare George Jones Majolica Shell Dish c.1875 Modelled as a mottled green and brown scallop shell with a pink interior, all supported by three small shell feet, 4”w. $100 - $200

152. A Minton Majolica Sweet meat ‘Shells’ Serving Dish c. 1875.

Modelled as two conjoined elongated white scallop shells with pink edges surmounted by a looped seaweed handle bound with pink ribbon, 10”w, 5”h $300 - $400

153. A Very Rare Minton Majolica ‘Scallop’ Serving Dish c.1875. Modelled as four conjoined scallop shells with turquoise interiors and deep pink edging, the handle formed as a loop of upright green seaweed, 9 1/2” $600 - $900

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154. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Ocean’ Three Piece Tea set c.1875. Each piece modelled as brightly glazed scallop shells and seaweed resting on waves all against a turquoise sky, the teapot and sugar bowl have shell finials, teapot 6 1/2” $500 - $800

155. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Ocean’ Pitcher c.1875 Modelled brightly glazed scallop shells and seaweed resting on waves all against a turquoise sky, the handle with a scallop shell thumb rest, all with a pink interior,4 3/4” $75 - $125

156. A Wedgwood Majolica Argenta ‘Ocean’ Silver Plated Salad Bowl and Servers. c.1875. The white ground bowl with turquoise interior modelled with brightly glazed scallop shells with a silver plated rim to the top edge, the two silver plated serving spoons with Majolica white ground handles decorated with scallop shells, 9”d $200 - $400

157. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Ocean’ Pitcher c.1875 Modelled brightly glazed scallop shells and seaweed resting on waves all against a cobalt blue sky, the handle with a scallop shell thumb rest, all with a pink interior, 5 1/2” $75 - $125

158. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Shell Twist’ Sardine Dish and Cover c.1875.

The turquoise ground basket weave body and cover with yellow rope twist edging, the handle formed as a twisted shell on a bed of seaweed and coral, 6-1/2”l. $400 - $600

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159. A Very Rare and Excellent Quality Majolica ‘Nautilus’ Spoon Warmer c.1875. Modelled as a brown glazed nautilus shell with a silver plated hinged cover and all supported on a rocky ground decorated with fronds of seaweed, 6” $200 - $400

160. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Shell and Coral’ Salt c.1875. Modelled a two grey clam shell bowls with turquoise joined together by a yellow coral arched handle and all supported by two grey clam shells, 3” $100 - $200

161. A Rare Large Wedgwood Majolica ‘Nautilus’ Pitcher c.1875. The grey body molded with a large pink and white nautilus shell with green seaweed decorating the neck and pedestal base, the arched handle formed as of brown seaweed, 10” $300 - $400

162. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Volute’ Salt c.1875. Modelled as a mottled cobalt blue and yellow sea shell with pale green interior and supported on orange coral, all on a green rocky ground, 3 1/2” $200 - $300

163. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Sardinia’ Sardine Box and Cover c.1875.

The body modelled as a brown planked boat, the handles formed at each end with fishing nets brimming with the catch of the day, ‘Sardinia’ inscribed to the bow and an anchor and rope forming the handle to the brown planked cover, 10” $300 - $500

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164. A George Jones Majolica ‘Cherub and Shell’ Serving Bowl c.1875.

Modelled as a white and pink clam shell with turquoise interior, the handle formed as a putto and all supported by a green dolphin on an oval pedestal base, 7” $300 - $400

165. A George Jones Majolica ‘Cherub and Shell’ Serving Bowl c.1875.

Modelled as a white and pink clam shell with turquoise interior, the handle formed as a putto and all supported by a green dolphin on an oval pedestal base, 7” $300 - $400

166. An Excellent Quality and Impressive George Jones Majolica ‘Putto and Dolphin’ Centerpiece c.1875. Modelled as a putto holding aloft a white and pink clam shell whilst riding a large green and grey dolphin resting on a wave of pink coral, below a clam shell serving dish on either side and all supported on a base of overturned bright white and pink clam shells, 14 1/2” $1,200 - $1,500

167. A George Jones Majolica ‘Cherub and Shell’ Serving Bowl c.1875.

Modelled as a white and pink clam shell with turquoise interior, the handle formed as a putto and all supported by a green dolphin on an oval pedestal base, 7” $300 - $400

168. A George Jones Majolica ‘Cherub and Shell’ Serving Bowl c.1875.

Modelled as a white and pink clam shell with turquoise interior, the handle formed as a putto and all supported by a green dolphin on an oval pedestal base, 7” $300 - $400

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169. A George Jones Majolica ‘Waves’ Bowl c.1875 Modelled as a flattened clam shell with a radiating wave pattern, all in a turquoise glaze, 9”l. $200 - $300

170. A Rare Pair of George Jones Majolica ‘Dolphin and Putto’ Posy Holders c.1875. Each modelled as a winged putto holding a turquoise shell cornucopia whilst standing on a dolphin amongst the waves, all supported on a circular pedestal base, 6 1/2” $600 - $900

171. A Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Putto and Shell’ Posy Holder c.1875.

Modelled as a putto holding aloft a turquoise shell cornucopia and standing upon a rocky ground with green seaweed and all supported on a circular pedestal base, 9 1/4” $200 - $400

171a. A George Jones ‘Shell and Coral’ Serving Dish c.1875. Modelled as two conjoined clam shells with turquoise interior with an arched pink coral handle, 13” $500 - $800

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172. A Minton Majolica ‘Marine’ Vase. c.1875 Shape no. 526.

Modelled as three merboys supporting a large turquoise amphora with a flared neck, the body decorated with green seaweed, all supported on a rocky ground with shells and seaweed all supported on a circular pedestal base. Pg. 62 Karmason Stacke, 17” $1,200 - $1,500 173. A Minton Majolica ‘Shell Carriers’ Posy Holder c.1875 Designed Albert Carrier Belleuse. Modelled as two side by side putti draped with seaweed and swinging a large white and pink conch shell with a turquoise interior, all stood on a mottled green and purple rocky ground and supported by a cobalt pedestal base, 10” $800 - $1,200

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174. A Minton Majolica Putti Vase c.1875 Modelled two putti supporting a large cobalt vase with poles across their shoulders and stood upon a mottled green and brown earthy ground and all supported on a pedestal base, 14”h $800 - $1,200

175. Two Rare Minton Majolica ‘Putto and Pannier’ Sweet Meat Dishes. c.1875. Each modelled as putto with goat legs and draped with vine and large yellow basket weave double panniers both with turquoise interiors, 10”, 12”h $1,200 - $1,500

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176. A Rare Minton Majolica ‘Putti and Basket’ Centerpiece c.1875.

Modelled as three back to back putti draped in brown and French blue sashes and leafy garlands in their hair, all supporting a large pierced basket with turquoise interior and a large arched triform handle of twisted vine and bound with pink ribbon, all supported on an earthy mottled green and brown ground and supported on a pedestal base, 12 1/2”h $1,200 - $1,500

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177. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Putto Candlestick c.1875 c.1875. Modelled as a putto draped in leaves and pink blossoms and supporting aloft a brown ground candle holder with trailing green leaves and a place green interior, all supported on a gardened circular pedestal base, 7” $100 - $200

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178. A Very Rare Holdcroft Majolica Putto Posey Holder , c.1875 c.1875, Never seen before. Modelled as a putto wearing a turquoise sash and stood upon a green and brown rocky pedestal and leaning over a cobalt blue flared bag tied with a bright yellow ribbon, 7” $100 - $200 179. A Rare Minton Majolica Figure ‘Science’ c.1875 Designed by Albert Carrier Belouse. Shape no. 367. Modelled as a draped putto holding a gold and dividers and stood in front of a pile of books and large cog, the circular pedestal base decorated with laurel and a plaque inscribed ‘Science’. This shape was designed as one of four depicting Science, Art, Industry and Literature, 10” $300 - $400 180. A Minton Majolica ‘Vintager with Basket’ c.1875 Designed by Albert Carrier Bellouse. Shape no. 406. Modelled as a putto draped with leaves and corn holding a rope tied to a flared yellow basket posy holder with a turquoise interior, all stood on a rocky grey ground decorated with pink ribbon and $600 - $900 grapes, 11”

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181. A Very Rare Monumental Minton Majolica Centerpiece Bowl c.1875. Modelled as three putti supporting a large circular brown woven basket with a yellow and white rope twist border and a turquoise interior, all stood on a rocky pedestal base with an overturned oil bottle and French blue drape, 29�h, 26�w $15,000 - $20,000

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182. A Rare and Excellent Quality Pair of Minton Majolica Figures ‘Fishing’ and ‘Hawking’ c.1865 Designed by E. Jeannest. Shape no. 401 and 400. Both figures in medieval costume, the woman holding a basket of fish and the man with a hawk on his gloved hand, both figures stood on rocky grounds supported on a circular pedestal base, 14”h. $1,200 - $1,500

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183. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Man with Wheelbarrow’ Grapes Holder c.1864 Designed by J.B. Klagman. Shape no. 413. Modelled as a young man dressed in eighteenth century costume and pushing a wheelbarrow decorated with garlands of hop leaves, all stood upon a rocky ground strewn with grasses. Pg.157 J.Joans, 13”h, 12”w $1,500 - $2,000

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184. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Figure ‘Neapolitan Water Carrier’ c.1860. Shape no.180. Modelled as a woman in 18th Century Italian costume and supporting a vase on her head. This design was to be made exclusively in Parian, hence the rarity of this Majolica example. Only one of two known examples, 16” $400 - $600

186. A Rare Minton Majolica Grape holder ‘Vintager with Basket’ c.1865 Designed by H. Protat ( Minton’s Art Director). The design taken from ‘The Grape Gatherers’ ( see previous lot). Modelled as a young man in Medieval costume holding a basket and with a basket pannier on his back, 16” $1,500 - $2,000

185. A Rare Minton Majolica Centerpiece ‘The Grape Gatherers’ C.1865 Designed by H. Protat ( Minton’s Art Director). Modelled as two young men in Medieval Costume with vine garlands and holding metal rods supporting a brown woven basket, all stood upon mottled green and brown base supported by vine, 16”h, 18”w $2,000 - $3,000

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187. A Very Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Blackamoor Tobacco Jar c.1880 never seen before. Modelled as a boy with a brightly glazed feathered head dress, beads around his neck and an animal skin skirt and stood beside a barrel (lacking cover) decorated with leaves and blossom, all supported by a $200 - $300 rectangular pedestal base, 13”.

188. A Very Rare Holdcroft Majolica Figure of a Hurried Mother Shielding Her Child. c.1880 Never seen before. Modelled as a black lady dressed in a green and red gown and a white head scarf clutching her child, all stood on a rocky ground supported by a cobalt circular pedestal base, 15”. $500 - $800

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189. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Match Holder c. 1875. Never seen before. Modelled as a woman in 18th century dress wearing a purple cloak, a yellow bonnet tied with a blue ribbon, her hands clasped forming a holder for a match, a yellow basketweave match holder at her feet all supported on a green scrolled base, 6” $400 - $600

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190. Four Thomas Sargent Majolica Figural Posey Holders, c. 1875. All wearing rural costume comprising of two girl flower sellers and a girl and boy musicians, 9” to 10” $300 - $500

191. A Very Rare Sarreguemines Majolica ‘Rickshaw’ A Very Rare Sarreguemines Majolica ‘Rickshaw’ Tobacco Jar and Cover c.1875 Never seen before. Modelled as a Chinaman pulling a rickshaw with a lady passenger wearing 19th century European costume, the lady forming the cover of the box, 8”h $1,500 - $2,000

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192. A German Majolica Pig with umbrella decanter c.1890. Modeled as a pig wearing a smart red jacket with yellow buttons, a shirt and tie, a turquoise bowler hat and a blue umbrella under his arm, 11 1/2” $600 - $900 193. A B&L Gesetzl Gesch Majolica Boar Barman Decanter c.1890 Modeled as a Boar dressed with an apron with two mugs of beer in his hand, 12 1/2” $600 - $900 194. A charming B&L Gesetzl Gesch Majolica Hunting Hound Decanter c.1890. Modeled as a hound in hunting outfit with a gun slung over his shoulder and a duck whistle in his mouth, 12 1/2” $600 - $900 194a. A German Majolica Rooster Groom Decanter, c. 1890.

Modelled as a rooster dressed in his wedding suit with a button hole in his lapel, 14” $1,200 - $1,500 195. A B&L Gesetzl Gesch Majolica Boar Barman Decanter c.1890 Modeled as a Boar dressed with an apron with two mugs of beer in his hand. $600 - $900 196. A B&L Gesetzl Gesch Majolica Merry Pig Decanter, c. 1890. Modelled as a slightly drunken festively attired pig clutching a champaigne whilst leaning to one side, 12 1/2” $600 - $900

197. A St. Clement Majolica Brown Poodle Pitcher c. 1890. Modelled as a begging poodle, the nose forming the spout and tail forming the handle, 12” $200 - $300

c.1890 199. A Dreyfus Majolica Dog Pitcher c.1890.

Modelled as a sitting brown dog, the nose forming the pouring hole and the tail forming the handle, 9” $600 - $900

200. A St. Clement Majolica ‘Cat’ Decanter c.1890 Modelled as a gray cat sat upright on a green cushion with a circular filling hole to the back of the head, 10” $100 - $200

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198. A St. Clement Majolica ‘Poodle’ Pitcher c.1890 Modelled as a begging poodle, the nose forming the spout and tail forming the handle, 12” $200 - $300

201. A Dreyfus Majolica Dog Pitcher c.1890.

Modelled as a sitting white dog, the nose forming the pouring hole and the tail forming the handle, 9” $600 - $900

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202. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Cat and Bird’ Ash Tray c.1875 c.1875.

Modelled as a tabby cat leaning across a turquoise colored bowl teasing a small bird, the cat’s tail appearing on the underside of the cobalt blue bowl. Pg. 62.

Cluett, 4”w. $700 - $1,000

203. An Extremely Rare Large Brownfield Majolica ‘Dog on a Cushion’ c.1875.. Modelled as a begging white dog sat on a lavender and mauve cushion with orange piping and tassels, the dog with a space in its mouth possibly for a $800 - $1,200 calling card, 10”

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204. A Very Rare and Charming Brownfield Majolica ‘Peek Freans Buscuit Barrel and Cover c.1875. Only one of two known. The body modelled as a turquoise sack with a small mouse clinging to bright orange draw string, the cream coloured cover modelled as a pile of biscuits and also inscribed Peek Freans, London, 7 1/2” $1,800 - $2,200

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205. A mischievous and beautifully colored Minton Majolica cat milk pitcher c.1874,, naturalistically modeled as a ginger and black cat, seated on its haunches, trapping a mouse under its right paw, its tail forming the handle.

Provenance, Mr. Jim Trout. Patent registry design for 1874, shape no 1924.

Probably designed by Paul Comolera. Comolera is best known for his large models of animal and birds which were often based on life studies. He is also recorded producing smaller domestic animals. According to Joan Jones, Minton page 138-139 “His own loved Persian cat was the inspiration for the Majolica cat jug”, also see Comolera biography, ‘Dictionary of Minton’, 1990, Paul Atterbury, Maureen Batkin, page. 261. Also Pg. 28 Cunningham, 10” $6,000 - $9,000

206. A Rare and Amusing Copeland Majolica Figural Emblematic of ‘Sloth and Mischief’ c.1875 after an original by Louis Auguste Malempré.

Modelled as large monkey riding a tortoise, his tail passing around the tortoises neck to form reigns, all upon a turquoise ground and all supported on a cobalt canted cornered pedestal base. An Example is displayed at the Spode Museum, Stoke on Trent, England, 17” $7,000 - $10,000

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207. A Very Rare and Excellent Quality Jose Cuhna ‘Palissy’ Dish c.1875 (Portuguese) The circular dish covered with large turtle against the green grass.

Although Jose Cuhna, along with Mafra, produced many different size dishes adorned with many different creatures, this turtle example is rarely seen, 7”d. $1,200 - $1,500 208. A Large, Desirable and Excellent Quality Jose Cuhna ‘Palissy’ Lobster Plate c.1875. Modelled as a huge, naturalistically coloured lobster stretched across a dish of green grass, with various crustacea around the outside edge, 16” $2,000 - $2,500

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209. A Huge and Magnificent Alfred Renoleau ‘Palissy’ Plaque Signed and dated 1929. Modelled as an oval dish coloured in Earth tones and with a large central pike laying across with a fish, feel, crayfish and shells around. Alfred Renoleau died at the age of 76 in 1930, this plaque dated 1929 was possibly one of his last works. 27” x 18” $4,000 - $5,000

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210. A School of Paris 17th Century Style Palissy Dish c.1870. Modelled as a cream oval dish decorated with lizard, snake and French blue crustacea, 12” x 9 1/4”$800 - $1,200

211. A School of Paris Palissy Dish c.1875. Attributed to Barbizet. The oval dish modelled with a large pike laying in a pool at the bottom of the basin and surrounded by snake, lizard, butterfly, crayfish and large fe fern leaves, 16”l. $800 - $1,200

212. An Excellent Quality Barbizet Palissy Dish c.1875. The mottled cobalt blue and purple oval dish with three fish laying in a pond surrounded by snake, lizard, butterfly and crusteacea, 12”l. $800 - $1,200

213. An Excellent Quality Barbizet Palissy Dish c.1875 The cobalt ground circular dish with a central large fish with a snake on either side, with small lizards, leaves and crustacea to the wide border, 20”d $2,000 - $3,000

214. An Excellent Quality Barbizet Palissy Dish c.1875 The mottled cobalt blue and purple circular dish with a large central fish with leaves, snakes, lizard and crustacea to the wide border, 13 1/2” $800 - $1,200

215. An Excellent Quality Barbizet Palissy Dish c.1875. The mottled cobalt blue and purple ground circular dish with a pile of fish to the center with a snake, lizard, leaves and crustacea to the border, 13”d. $800 - $1,200

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216. A Magnificent Monumental School of Paris Majolica Renaissance Revival Clock c.1875. The clock case with two back to back griffins supporting Bacchanalian putti, a coat of arms between griffin’s wings and terminating with a putto mask, surmounted by a central Bacchus mask. $800 - $1,200

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217. A Copeland Majolica Grape Server c.1875 Modelled as two putti supporting a brown wicker basket with a turquoise interior, all stood on an earthy ground with vines and grapes and all supported on a shaped cobalt blue and brown pedestal base, 15”w, 10”h $600 - $900 218. A Very Rare Pair of Brownfield Majolica ‘Putti and Hare’ Posy Vases c.1875. Each modelled as a putto leaning on a tree stup and holding a hare with a wicker basket hung on their backs and all stood on an earthy ground supported by a cobalt blue cushioned circular pedestal base, 10” $500 - $800

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219. A Very Rare Wedgwood Majolica Palissy Style Dish c.1875. Modelled after a 16th Century Palissy original, the oval body with a central bowl of mottled pale blue and brown with a mottled blue and orange wide border with shaped green and yellow shaped salt receptacles separated by brightly glazed horn of plenty, 7”l. $200 - $300

220. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Renaissance Style Pitcher c.1875.

The squat bellied body decorated with stylized daisy heads and green rolling acanthus, the slim cobalt neck decorated with a yellow undulating band, with a green lug handle and a green interior, 5”h. $300 - $500

221. A Pair of Minton Majolica Pompiian Goblets c.1870 Modelled as classical two handled cups with a stemmed circular base, the French blue body with large vine leaves with branches forming the handles, 4” $200 - $300

222. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica Renaissance Style ‘Triangular’ Salt. c.1875 After an 16th Century German Silver Gilt Original. Modelled with a triangular cobalt blue dish with a central circular turquoise glazed salt holder with borders decorated with florets and masks, 3-1/2”w $200 - $300

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223. A Rare Copeland Majolica Renaissance Style Bottle Vase c.1865. Th The round bellied body decorated with brightly glazed blossoms and rolling florets, the shoulders with a panel of looping ribbon and the tall trumpet neck with $400 - $600 pink gadrooning against a cobalt ground, 12”.

224. A Large and Impressive TC Brown Westhead and Moore Majolica Sevre Style Vase and Cover c.1875. Inspired by the porcelain Sevres ‘grec á rosettes’ vase. The shaped baluster body decorated with a panel of repeating yellow florets, the neck with a large turquoise oval panel framed in laurel and pink ribbons, the upper neck with greek key and a bright orange collar, the body with two square section handles, the shaped cover decorated with green lattice work and a turquoise finial, all supported on a cobalt blue square section base with gardened panels to the stem, 24”. $600 - $900 225. A Large and Impressive Copeland Majolica Classical Pedestal c.1875.

The body with a large cobalt ground frieze depicting Greek figures with a a thin band decorated with brightly coloured laurel swags and ribbons below and above. The foot rim and top in a green and brown mottled glaze, 25 1/2” $1,200 - $1,500

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226. A Very Rare Minton Majolica ‘French Nobleman’ Wall Sconce circa 1865. Modelled as a bust of a bearded Nobleman holding a torch candle holder, 1865 wearing an elaborate breastplate and feathered and emerging from an oval frame thick laurel with four strap work scrolls terminating with a stylised scallop shell, 18”h, 16”w, 11”d $5,000 - $8,000

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227. A Very Rare Minton Majolica ‘Flemish’ Ewer c.1875. The cobalt blue body designed as two conjoined ribbed rings, one decorated with male masks and strap work, with a high thin spout and a small lug handle all supported on a circular pedestal base, 12 1/2”. $2,000 - $3,000 228. A Very Rare Minton Majolica ‘Janus’ Vase c.1875.

The body designed as the face of Satyr to one side and the face of the young Satyr to the opposite, green lug handles. After an original Satyr drinking cup, Etruscan, 4th Centuries BCE (see Metropolitan Museum), 8 1/2”. $1,500 - $1,800

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229. A Striking Minton Majolica ‘Gothic’ Lazy Susan c.1875 c.1875. The design attributed to AWN Pugin. The circular shaped tray decorated throughout with brightly glazed Gothic style strap work and Fleur de lis designs, all supported on a circular pedestal base with internal turning mechanism. Pg.51 Dawes. For a similar Lazy Susan see Victoria And Albert Museum, London, 18 1/2”d, 4 1/2”h $500 - $800 230. A Fine Minton Majolica ‘Gothic’ Garden Seat c.1875 The hexagonal turquoise ground baluster shaped body and top decorated with panels of brightly coloured strap work. Pg.43 Karmason Stacke, 20” $1,500 - $2,000

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231. A Fine Minton Majolica ‘Gothic’ Garden Seat c.1875 The hexagonal turquoise ground baluster shaped body and top decorated with panels of brightly coloured strap work. Pg.43 Karmason Stacke, 20” $1,500 - $2,000

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232. A Rare and Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Crystal Palace Art Union’ Christmas Pudding Tray c.1865. The circular shaped tray with a broad pierced border of holly leaves and berries with four panels depicting putti, one cooking boar, one preparing goose, one warming himself by the fire and one raising a glass and leaning on a shield inscribed ‘Crystal Palace Art Union’, the centre decorated with mistletoe and an English Tudor rose, 15 1/2” $500 - $800

233. A Rare Pair of Minton Majolica ‘Putti with Cornucopia’ Vases c.1875. Each modelled as a putti supporting a large cornucopia decorated with wheat and grasses next to a spilt basket of fruit, all on an oval pedestal base with an edge of laurel with entwined pink ribbon, 11 1/2’ $1,200 - $1,500

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234. A Very Rare and Important George Jones Majolica Neo-Classical Garden Seat c.1870,, designed with three scroll legs with stylised white palm leaves with yellow highlights, the apron with stylised lotus plants and leaves, the top with a pierced centre and mottled glazes, all on a bright turquoise ground all on a canted corned triform base. This is the only known with the canted corner base. The original art work pg. 55 Dawes, 18 3/4” $2,500 - $3,000

235. A Pair of George Jones Majolica ‘Caryatid’ Candlesticks c.1875 c.1875. Each modelled as a caryatid wearing a turquoise gown and supporting a pink ground candleholder, stood upon an earthy ground, all supported on a circular base with a band of acanthus against a pink panel, 12” $800 - $1,200

236. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica Neoclassical Salt c.1875.

Modelled as a circular turquoise bowl with orange glazed ring handles supported on lions paw feet, all supported by a circular pedestal base, 3 3/4”d, 2 3/4”h $200 - $300

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237. A Rare and Desirable George Jones Majolica ‘Sphinx’ Centerpiece Bowl c.1875. Modelled as a cobalt blue ground shaped oval bowl with scroll top decorated with large white anthemion with a green decorated collar with a central floret, all supported by two sphinx facing outwards and stood on a mottled green and brown ground pedestal base with a yellow band with white gadrooning. For the original art work, Pg 32 Dawes, 8 3/4”w, 6”h $600 - $900

c.1875.Modelled 239.AnExcellentQualityMintonMajolicaNeoClassicalSalt,c.1875 as a circular French blue bowl with oranged glazed ring handles and supported on lions paw feet all supported by a circular pedestal base, 3 1/2”h. $200 - $300

238. An Impressive and Very Rare Pair of George Jones Majolica Neoclassical Style Candlesticks c.1875. The cobalt blue ground square section body decorated with palmette and lotus flowers all supported on a cushioned pedestal base, 10 1/2” $600 - $900

240. Pair of Minton Majolica ‘Amphora’ Posy Vases c.1875. Each modeled as a turquoise ground amphora in a tri leg stand designed with three rams heads to the collar and cloven hoof feet and all supported on a tri form pedestal base, the edges decorated with a repeated wave pattern, 7. $400 - $600

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242. An Extremely Rare Royal Worcester Majolica ‘Birds’ Tazza c.1875 Never seen before. Delicately modelled as a two doves at the foot of a tree protecting their egg in a nest, the tree supporting a flat dish with a pierced gallery, all supported on a lilac domed pedestal base, 9”h, 8”d $500 - $800

241. An Excellent Quality and Extremely Rare Royal Worcester Majolica Maiden Water Carrier c.1875 in the style of Albert Carrier Bellouse. Never seen before. Modelled as an elegant Maiden pouring from a French blue coloured Vase, dressed in turquoise and pink flowing gowns, her skirt decorated with blossoms and all supported on a lavender circular pedestal base, 19” $800 - $1,200

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243. A Very Rare Royal Worcester Majolica ‘Griffin’ Chamber Stick c.1875. Modelled as a brown griffin with green and yellow wings supporting a pink and yellow candleholder and all upon a rectangular pedestal base, 5 1/2”l, 5”h $200 - $300

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244. An Excellent Quality Royal Worcester Majolica ‘Elephant’ Vase c.1865 Designed by James Hadley ( Royal Worcester’s Chief modeller). Modeled as an Indian elephant wearing a ceremonial brightly glazed howdah and head dress, 8”h $800 - $1,000

245. An Extremely Rare Royal Worcester Majolica ‘Chinese Dragon’ Vase c.1875 Never seen before. Modelled with a turquoise square section body with blind fret handles and large black ground cartouche decorated with brightly glazed fantastic dragons and clouds, all supported on a faux hardwood base, 14” $400 - $600

246. A Very Rare Royal Worcester Majolica ‘Camel’ Vase c.1875, designed

by James Hadley ( Royal Worcester’s chief modeller). Designed as a recumbent camel wearing a cobalt blue holder above a turquoise ceremonial blanket.

Pg.43 Cunningham, 7”h, 10”l $1,200 - $1,500

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247. A Minton Majolica ‘Bamboo’ Garden Seat c.1875 The design registered in 1851. Modelled as a upright yellow bamboo canes bound together with a bright blue ribbon decorated with stylised flower motif, 18 1/2” $1,500 - $2,000

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248. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘St Louis’ Garden Seat c.1875 The rounded hexagonal straight sided cobalt blue body, with panels of turquoise basket weave to the top and bottom and all decorated with brightly glazed prunus, $1,200 - $1,500 18”

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249. A Very Rare and Amusing Thomas Sargent Majolica Monkey Pirate and Explorer Vase, c.1890, never seen before. The cobalt blue body with a monkey wearing a sword and pirates hat and cluthing a banana leaf with a monkey wearing a gentleman’s jacket, top hat and binnoculars clinging to the oposite side, 9”h $600 - $800 250. A Rare Minton Majolica ‘Bamboo’ Bowl c.1875 Modelled as an oval cobalt blue ground bowl trimmed with bright yellow bamboo and all supported with bamboo feet, 12”w, 5”h $300 - $400

251. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Dragon’ Posy Vase c.1875 Modelled by H. Protat. The thin cobalt blue body wrapped by a brightly glazed dragon and all upon a hexagonal pedestal base, 9 1/4” $300 - $400

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252. An Extremely Rare Minton Majolica Basket Centerpiece c.1875 Never seen before. The body modelled a two draped putto with vine head dress and supporting a green flared pierced lattice basket and all on a circular, cushioned pedestal base, 12�h, 10�d $800 - $1,200

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253. An Extremely Rare Pair of Minton Majolica Cherub and Basket Posy Vases c.1875 Never seen before. Each modelled as a crouching putto with a large yellow basket harnessed to their backs with cobalt ribbon, each holding a laurel garland and supported on a circular pedestal base, 7� $300 - $400

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254. An Extremely Rare and Important Large Pair of Minton Majolica Pedestal Flowers Holders, ‘The May King’ and ‘The May Queen’ Modelled by John Bell c.1855. Never seen before. The first, modelled as two male winged cherubs holding the May queen aloft, the May Queen supporting a green woven basket above her head, all supported by a green and brown mottled circular base. The second, modelled as two female winged cherubs holding the May King aloft, the May King supporting a green woven basket above his head, all supported by a green and brown mottled circular base, 17” $4,000 - $6,000

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255. A Monumental Extremely Rare and Important Minton Majolica Conservatory Jardiniere c.1875. One of only two known. Probably Designed

by Hughes Protat. Provenance: Marilyn Karmason. Modelled as three back to back merboys with arms folded and joined by a laurel garland draped around their necks, their curled fish tails above three cabriole feet and supporting three back to back egrets on their shoulders, the large circular bowl with turquoise interior above with a deep frieze of decorated with lily leaves and blossoms. Pg. 219 Karmason Stacke, 34”h, 24”d $15,000 - $20,000

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257. A Minton Majolica ‘Water Lily’ Jardiniere and Underplate.

Underplate The flared body modelled as green lily leaves with large pink and white blossoms all supported by three leafage feet and resting on an under plate of lily leaves, $2,000 - $2,500 underplate, 19 1/2”d, jardiniere 15 1/2”d, 11”h

256. Monumental Minton Majolica ‘Stork’ Flower Vase c.1875. Modelled

by Paul Comolera. Shape.1916. Modelled as a stork on one leg atop a rocky ground with an eel clasped in its beak with a frog beneath his foot, the flower vase formed as a flared bunch of reeds, bulrushes and lily pads, all stood upon a circular dark green base, 41”h. Pg. 55 Karmason Stacke $5,000 - $7,000

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258. A Minton Majolica ‘Lily Pad’ Serving Dish c.1875 Shape no. 1070.

Modelled as three large conjoined lily pad bowls seperated by three smaller lily bowls all with buds, the central handle formed as a lily flower, 12”$300 - $500

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Engraving from the International Exhibition 1862 Catalogue.

259. A Large and Impressive Minton Majolica ‘Lily Pad and Bullrush’ Salmon Server c.1875. A similar example illustrated & highly commended in the International Exhibition, London, 1862 (see etching). Modelled as an oval platter of floating lily pads and blossoms with a border of over lapping bullrushes, 24” x 15”. $2,500 - $3,000

260 An Excellent Quality Rare Turquoise Interior Minton Majolica ‘Lily Pad’ Pitcher c.1875. The bulbous body modelled as three plump upright lily pads with lily blossoms on a pink ground around the neck, the handle formed as a looped brown stem and all resting on a circular pedestal base. This design is usually seen with a green interior, this example however has a turquoise blue interior which is extremely rare, Pg. 36 Dawes, 9 3/4” $600 - $900 261. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Lily Pad’ Basket c.1875. The body with turquoise interior designed a large lily pads with arched stems bound with red ribbon terminating with white flower heads, forming the handle and all supported by four white lily buds, 6”h, 7”w $600 - $900

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264. An Extremely Rare Royal Worcester ‘Lily Pad’ Serving Dish with Posy Holder c.1875 Never seen before. Modelled as a large green lily pad with a white and pink blossom forming the posy holder with a branch forming the handle, 10 1/2” $350 - $450

262. An Excellent Quality Holdcroft Majolica ‘Swan’ Ewer c.1875. c.1875 Modelled as a white swan, it’s arched neck forming the handle and between it’s wings the cobalt blue body decorated with reeds and with large yellow lip, all with a turquoise interior, 10 1/2” $300 - $400

263. A Very Rare Holdcroft Majolica Frog Toothpick Holder c.1875. c.1875 Modelled as a brown frog with yellow belly and green grass to his back forming the toothpick holder, 2 1/2”h $300 - $400

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265. A Very Rare Holdcroft Majolica ‘Fishes’ Dish c.1875. The oval dish with a green and brown mottled centre with a cobalt blue border with two entwined fish resting on a bed of seaweed to one side, 8” $300 - $400

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266. An Extremely Rare Holdcroft Majolica ‘Heron’ Centerpiece c.1875 Never Seen Before)Modelled as three back to back herons against a central support formed of bulrushes, with a green pierced lattice bowl aloft, all on a earthy ground with white lily blossom and supported on a circular pedestal base, 14”h, 9”d $600 - $800 267. A Minton Majolica Water Lily Cachepot c.1875. The flared body modelled as green lily leaves with large white blossoms all supported by three leafage feet, 5”h $300 - $500 267a. A Minton Majolica Water Lily Cachepot c.1875. The flared body modelled as green lily leaves with large white blossoms all supported by three leafage feet, 6 1/2”h $400 - $600 268. A Extremely Rare George Jones Majolica Centerpiece, c.1875, one of only two known. The circular turquoise dish forming a pond with large green floating lily pads, the central flower holder as a large white lily blossom with pink edges, 9” $300 - $400

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269. A Very Rare and Desirable George Jones Majolica ‘Doves’ Centerpiece c.1875.. Modelled as a turquoise blue oval shaped bowl with pink interior, the body decorated with laurel swags bound with pink ribbon and supported by two back to back white turtle doves, all upon a domed oval brown base with green leaves, 13”w, 7 1/2”h $2,000 - $2,500 270. An Extremely Rare Royal Worcester ‘Swan’ Vase c.1875. Never Seen Before. Modelled as an elegant white swan amongst bullrushes supporting a turquoise blue cornucopia with pink interior, 6 1/2” $400 - $600

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271. An Excellent Quality George Jones Majolica ‘Wheat and Butterfly’ Tray c.1875. Shape no. 3470. The rectangular basket weave tray with shaped corners and a wicker handle at each end, the turquoise body forming a summer’s day backdrop to a spray of wheat, butterfly, dragonfly and bee, 13”, Pg. 65 Cluett. $1,200 - $1,500 272. An Extremely Rare Copeland Majolica ‘Plover’ Egg Server c.1875 one of only two known. Modelled as a shaped circular dish with eight ‘egg’ compartments decorated with turquoise and green fern and edged with brown branch, the central pedestal formed of leaves and fern surmounted by a large Plover, 9 1/2” $2,500 - $3,000

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273. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Pigeon’ Tureen and Cover c.1875.. Modelled a circular yellow wicker bowl supported by three large fan tailed pigeons separated by undulating branches and leaves, the yellow wicker domed top surmounted by a white pigeon on a bed of grass forming the handle, all with a turquoise interior. Pg.10 Karmason Stacke, 13”w, 11”h $2,500 - $3,000 274. An Extremely Rare Minton Majolica ‘Chickens’ Boiled Egg Server c.1875. Only one of three known. The body modelled as a straight sided yellow wicker basket with a green woven top edge, handles and foot rim, the yellow wicker basket cover with three protruding chicken head and a central steam hole, all with a turquoise interior, 5” $2,500 - $3,000

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275. An Extremely Rare Large Copeland Majolica ‘Basket’ Posy Vase. c.1875. Only known example. Modelled as a yellow basket with high arched handles bound with pink ribbon all with a turquoise interior, 12 1/2”w, 9 1/2”h $300 - $500

277. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Grapes and Basket’ Grape Holders c.1875. Modelled as a yellow wicked basket with twisted vine and purple grapes forming the top edge and the high handle at the rear, all with a turquoise interior, 7” $300 - $500

276. A Wedgwood Majolica Corn Vase, c. 1875 Modelled as an upright corn supported on large folded leaves all on a circular pedestal base, 5 1/2” $200 - $300

278. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Grapes and Basket’ Grape Holders c.1875. Modelled as a yellow wicked basket with twisted vine and purple grapes forming the top edge and the high handle at the rear, all with a turquoise interior, 7”. $300 - $500

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279. A Large and Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Daisy and Trellis’ Charger c.1875. The petal edged circular dish decorated with a body of radiating trellis from a central stylised daisy, all with a border of a repeated daisy and pink ribbon design, 14 3/4” $500 - $800

280. A Large, Rare and Impressive Minton Majolica Cherub Centerpiece c.1875 Designed by Carrier Bellouse. Modelled as a putto grape bearer supporting a large pierced bowl with turquoise interior and decorated with trellis and a repeated daisy and pink ribbon design to the top edge, all upon a mottled green and brown circular base, 16 1/2”h, 10 1/2”d $1,500 - $2,000

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281. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Daisy and Trellis’ Charger c.1875.. The petal edged circular dish decorated with a body of radiating trellis from a central stylised daisy, all with a border of a repeated daisy and pink ribbon design, 12 1/2” $400 - $600

282. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Daisy and Trellis’ Jardiniere on Stand. c.1875. The jardiniere designed with a body of trellis against a brown ground, with a band of large acanthus leaves to the base, the top edge with a repeated daisy and pink ribbon design. The petal edged under plate with a body of radiating trellis from a central stylised daisy, all with a border of a repeated daisy and pink ribbon design, underplate, 8 3/4”d. $400 - $600

283. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Daisy and Trellis’ Centerpiece bowl c.1875. The circular bowl with turquoise interior modelled with a body of trellis against a brown ground and with a top edge of a repeated daisy and pink ribbon design, all supported by three fan tailed pigeons separated by undulating branches and leaves, 13”d, 6”h $1,200 - $1,500

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284. An Excellent Quality George Jones Majolica ‘Ribbon and Wheat’ Bread Tray c.1875. The oval body with a mottled green and brown centre and with a wide border decorated with lavender ribbons and branches, and with, wheat, leaves, pink and white blossoms forming the handles at each end, 13” $400 - $600 285. A Rare and Excellent Quality George Jones Majolica ‘Hour Glass’ Garden Seat c.1873 Based on a Victorian upholstered ‘hour glass’ stool. The cobalt blue, pleated, hour glass shaped stool with a white lace band tied with a lavender ribbon around the thin waist, the top with five white lace doilies, yellow tassels and fingers holes, all supported on a yellow fringe foot rim. A similar example shown: The International Exhibition Vienna 1873. Pg. 90 Karmason Stacke, 18” $1,500 - $2,000

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286. A George Jones Majolica ‘Picket Fence and Daisy’ Muffin Dish and Cover c.1875. The domed cobalt blue lid decorated with daisies and long grass around a picket fence, the handle formed of twig terminating in blossoms and leaves, the cobalt blue under plate decorated with a border of daisies, wheat and grass, 7 3/4”d. $600 - $900 287. A George Jones Majolica ‘Picket Fence and Daisy’ Full Stilton, Cheese Keeper c.1875. The domed cobalt blue lid decorated with daisies and long grass around a picket fence, the handle formed of twig terminating in blossoms, berries and leaves, the cobalt blue under plate decorated with a border of picket fence, daisies, wheat and grass, 13”H, 12”D $2,000 - $3,000

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288. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica Marmalade Server and Spoon c.1875. The turquoise shaped dish decorated with orange blossoms, with twigs supporting a large orange to the centre, the top half forming the cover with spoon hole and a looped branch handle, the spoon modelled with a twisted twig handle, the bowl formed as half an orange decorated with leaves and with a turquoise interior, 11�d, 5�h $3,000 - $4,000

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289. A George Jones Majolica Strawberry Dish c.1875 The rectangular dish with rounded corners with a wide cobalt border decorated with strawberry plants and two cream and sugar compartments on either side, all with a pink centre, 8”d. $300 - $400

290. A Minton Majolica ‘Strawberry’ Cachepot on Stand The straight sided cachepot and stand with a pink ground and decorated throughout with brightly glazed strawberry plants, all with a turquoise interior, 8 1/2”h, 8”d $1,000 - $1,500

291. A Excellent Quality Wedgwood Bird Serving Tray, c. 1875.

1875 The oval flat cobalt blue tray with a large colorful bird with out stretched wing forming $300 - $400 the handle, 9 3/4”w

292. A Excellent Quality Wedgwood Bird Serving Tray, c. 1875. The oval flat cobalt blue tray with a large colorful bird with out stretched wing forming the handle, 9 3/4”w $300 - $400

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293. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Mr. Punch’ Sugar Bowl and Cover c.1875.. The turquoise glazed ovoid body with the head of Punch forming a handle at each end and Toby the dog forming the handle on the domed cover, 5”l. $200 - $300

294. A George Jones Majolica ‘Santa Claus’ Pitcher c.1875 Shape no.

2776. The bulbous cobalt blue body decorated with holly and mistletoe, twisted holly branches forming the handle, with a Santa Claus mask below the lip, all with a turquoise interior, 8” $300 - $500

295. A George Jones ‘Holly and Robin’ Serving Tray c.1875. Modeled as a shaped turquoise ground tray decorated with holly and mistletoe surmounted by a robin on twigs to form the handle, 7 3/4”w, 3 1/2”h $300 - $400

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296. An Excellent Example George Jones ‘Punch’ Bowl c.1875. The turquoise ground, orange peel bowl decorated with holly leaves and berries with a pink interior and supported by a recumbent Mr. Punch with his legs crossed and his arms outstretched, all upon a mottled green and brown circular base. See front cover ‘George Jones Ceramics’ Cluett., 11”d, 8 1/2”h $4,000 - $5,000

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THE MONUMENTAL MINTON

PROMETHEAN VASE 297. A Very Rare and Important Monumental Minton Majolica ‘Promethean’ Vase c.1875.

Designed by Victor Etienne Simian’.Modelled as a two handled ovoid vase and cover with circular pedestal base, each scroll handle designed with a captured bearded man bound at the wrists and ankles on either side, the handles terminating in shields and a winged helmet against the turquoise body, the domed cover surmounted by a dramatic grouping of a swooping eagle attacking the bound and scantily clad Prometheus, the pedestal base decorated with laurel leaves and climbing snakes.

The Minton Prometheus Vase depicts the Greek mythological story of Prometheus who stole fire from Zeus to give to mankind. As punishment, Zeus had Prometheus bound to a rock and a vulture sent to steal his liver. Examples of the Promethian Vase were exhibited at the Centennial International Exhibition Philadelphia 1876 and The International Paris Exhibition 1878 where it was described as ‘one of the noblest pieces ever produced’.The Minton Prometheus Vase would be recognised amongst Majolica collectors and scholars of the 19th Century as a Tour De Force of the Victorian ceramic industry and also an important exhibition piece. With the manufacture and subsequent display at International World Fairs, Minton was announcing with these monumental Majolica pieces that they were the greatest pottery and porcelain manufacturers of the period. Pieces such as the Promethean Vase would have been highly expensive and would have graced the most salubrious homes, palaces and art galleries.

Versions of the Prometheus vase are included in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, The Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Manchester Art Gallery. H. 48” $45,000-50,000 Victor Simian, the French sculptor of the vase moved to Britain in about 1860. He founded his own workshop and designed for the pottery industry. As an apprentice at Minton’s Simian studied at the Stoke-on-Trent School of Design from 1849. In 1852 he became one of the first students to be awarded a National Art Training Scholarship to the School of Design at Somerset House (the forerunner of the South Kensington Museum, later the V&A).

He stayed with Minton’s until 1875, when he left to join Wedgwood as chief designer.

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Extract and etching taken from page 224 of ‘The Masterpieces of the Centennial International Exhibition,’ Philadelphia 1876 Author: Prof. Walter Scott, published 1877 Debbie & Barrie, Philadelphia.

‘Several of the choicest pieces in this collection have already been illustrated in the pages, and now we add another, in the engraving on this page, of the PROMETHEAN VASE. This vase is equally remarkable whether we consider the quality of the workmanship or the art displayed in its design. For the former it will be sufficient to say here that it is absolutely without flaw, and the reader can see for himself how fine and harmonious are all the features of the ornamentation. The vase is of ovoid shape, somewhat flattened at the top. The neck is short and narrow, without ornamentation, and the mouth is covered by a cap. Around the base are several serpents, issuing from rock-crevices, and stretching upward toward the stem. On either side of the body are the medallions, with relief-masks, serving as brackets to the uprights to form the handles To these are chained male figures vigorously modeled, exhibiting, in pose and expression the agony of their position. Surmounting the rock is the figure of Prometheus, chained and bound to the rock, while perched with extended wings upon his thigh is the vulture tearing at his vitals. The artist has here treated his theme with great skill, and not the least meritorious feature in the whole is the manner in which attention is concentrated on these three figures by making the other parts of the vase severely plain.’

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298. A Minton Majolica Neoclassical Pedestal c.1865. The baluster shaped turquoise body decorated with white drape swags and fruit strung from florets with a pink ribbon on either side, the lower body with a panel bold upright acanthus leaves with a central concave maroon band with white florets, the circular pedestal base with a thick band of laurel, 38”. $1,000 - $1,500 299. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica Floral and Fruit Swag Wine Cooler, c. 1875. The turquoise ground body strung with two swags of fruit, blossoms and leaves strung from two rossettes tied with pink ribbon all supported on four cabriole legs with paw feet with acanthus leaf reverse and surmounted by a white conch shell, 17”. $1,000 - $1,500

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300. A Minton Majolica Neoclassical Pedestal c.1865 The baluster shaped turquoise body decorated with white drape swags and fruit strung from florets with a pink ribbon on either side, with a lower, concave maroon band with white florets, the circular pedestal base with a thick band of laurel, 28” $600 - $900

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301. A Minton Majolica ‘Lions Head’ Jardiniere c.1875 Shape1023. The turquoise inverted baluster form body with six vertical straps each with a lion mask and ring handles all above paw feet, with pink interior and dark pink gadrooned rim, 11”h, 11”w $600 - $900

302. A Minton Majolica ‘Lions Head’ Jardiniere c.1875. Shape1023. The turquoise inverted baluster form body with six vertical straps each with a lion mask and ring handles all above paw feet, with pink interior and dark pink gadrooned rim, 18”h, 18”w $600 - $900

303. A Minton Majolica ‘Laurel Leaf’ Jardiniere c.1876. Shape no.766. The round bodied turquoise body with two laurel leaf ribbon bow handles beneath a rim of brightly glazed cabochon and with sea scrolls and Greek key design to the shoulders and all supported on a pedestal base decorated with spiral fluting. Similar examples were shown at the London International Exhibition 1862, 13”h, 15”w $600 - $900

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304. A Very Rare Pair of George Jones Majolica Hand Painted Moon Flasks c.1875. The circular flat sided vases with scrolled handles and supported on bracket feet with each circular panel beautifully hand painted Romantic scenes, one depicting cupid with a swan and the other with cupid with two doves. A similar shaped moon flask with a different painted scene was exhibited at the International Exhibition 1873, 15� $4,000 - $6,000

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305. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Cachepot With Painted c.1865. The four sided flared, round cornered body having beautifully hand painted landscape within an arched panel on each side, all supported on four bracket feet, 7 1/2� $1,200 - $1,500

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306. An Extremely Rare Minton Majolica ‘Cherubs’ Tazza c.1860 c.1860.

Designed by Hughes Protat and probably painted by Thomas Kirkby. Modelled as two winged cherubs wrestling a snake around a pedestal base with a collar of laurel and supporting a circular dish with a broad border of interlinked snakes and laurel leaves, the centre with a hand painted scene of playful cherubs, 12 1/2”d, 7”h $1,500 - $2,000 307. A Rare Minton Majolica Wine cooler with Hand Painted Scenes of an Italian Bay c.1865. Probably painted John Thorley. The compana shaped body with a beautifully hand painted Italian scene of a shore line with sail boats and mountains in the background, with the heads of wild cats forming the handles, the partially fluted lower body above a circular pedestal base. Minton pieces painted by John Thorley were exhibited at the Paris Exhibition 1867, 8”h, $1,200 - $1,500 8”d

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309. An Extremely Rare Minton Majolica Renaissance Urn Cover c.1875 (Never seen before). The ovoid yellow ground body decorated with vines leaves and purple grapes with twisted branch forming two arched handles, the yellow domed cover with a green finial, 10”H $500 - $700

310. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Rams Head’ Cachepot on Stand c.1875.. The straight sided body with a yellow gadrooned rim with four rams heads joined by a lavender swag and yellow panels decorated with periwinkle blue strap work and a green flaming torch with four large acanthus leafs terminating in scroll feet, all upon a circular under plate with a yellow gadrooned edge, 7 1/2”h $200 - $400 308. A Large Minton Majolica ‘Queens’ Vase c.1860 Modelled as a tall amphora upon a circular footed base with two large rams head handles, the cobalt blue body decorated throughout with vine leaves and grapes, with a tall fluted neck. Pg. 85 Dawes, 27” $3,000 - $4,000

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311. A Rare Seven piece Wedgwood ‘Fruit’ Dessert set c.1875.

Comprising of six plates and a centrepiece bowl, each turquoise basket weave plate decorated with a different arrangement of fruit, the turquoise ground basket weave centrepiece supported by a circular pedestal base and decorated with brightly glazed fruit. Pg. 64 Dawes, Plates 9”d, Bowl 12”d. $1,500 - $2,000

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312. Three Wedgwood Majolica ‘Fruit ‘ Plates c1875 Each turquoise basket weave plate decorated with a different arrangement of fruit, 9” $200 - $400 313. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Fruit’ Serving tray. c1875 The circular turquoise basket weave plate with three branch handles and the centre decorated with bunches of brightly colored grapes, 10”d $200 - $300 c.1875. The 314. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Poppy and Wheat’ Bread Tray c.1875 rectangular turquoise basket weave dish with a yellow rope twist border and a handle at each end, the centre decorated with brightly glazed poppy and corn, $200 - $300 12 1/2”

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315. A Rare and Complete George Jones Majolica ‘Monkey’ Tea Set. c.1875. All pieces with cobalt ground and decorated with orange blossom, the teapot and cream pitcher with monkey handles. The tea set comprising of: teapot and cover, cream pitcher, sugar bowl and cover, two cups and saucers, tea tray. Tray 18”w. $4,000 - $5,000

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316. A Rare and Complete Minton Majolica ‘Mushroom and Melon’ Teapot c.1865. The teapot formed as yellow melon and with a mushroom cover, the cobalt ground creamer, the body decorated with leaves and blossoms and with a twig handle, all supported by three shell feet, the turquoise gourd shaped sugar bowl with a peaked cover with a snail and grass finial, two cups and saucers with brown bark grounds and decorated with white blossoms and leaves and having green stem handles, all upon a large green leave tea tray with white blossoms and a handle formed of green stems. Tray 16”w $4,000 - $5,000

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317. An Important and Only Known Example of The Minton Majolica ‘Bat and Turtles’ Teapot and Cover c.1875 c.1875.. Probably designed by Dr. Christopher Dresser. The bulbous brown body with rectangular panels depicting Japanese style swimming turtles and flying crane and panels of Oriental motif to the shoulders, the spout joined to the body with a belt of Japanese fretwork and a ribbed strap work handle, the cover decorated with a grey bat with outstretched wings, with a green segmented finial. The swimming turtle panels bearing striking resemblance to the panels on a Minton Imperial Yellow glazed floor jardiniere attributed to Dresser in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum NY. This striking design represents Minton’s response to the fashionable Aesthetic Movement and for all that was Oriental spearheaded by designers such as Christopher Dresser who supplied designs to Minton and Wedgwood amongst others, 5 1/2”h, 8”2. $20,000 - $25,000

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318. An Extremely Rare Minton Majolica ‘Mushroom and Coconut’ Teapot and Cover c.1875. One of only two known.

Modelled as a yellow unripened coconut, with green leaf forming the spout, a branch forming the handle and four feet underneath, the cover with a mushroom handle. Not to be mistaken for the Minton ‘Mushroom’ teapot (see lot 326), the Minton ‘Mushroom and Coconut’ teapot was more commonly produced in porcelain, only two Majolica examples are known. An example of this teapot can be seen amongst a collection of teapots Pg.205 Karmason Stacke, 5 1/2”h, 9”w $5,000 - $7,500

319. A Minton Majolica ‘Blowfish’ Teapot and Cover c.1875. Modelled as a fantastic fish with a brown spout emerging from its mouth, supported on green waves and with a brown seaweed handle surmounted by a sea snail, the cover with a spikey dorsal fin forming the finial, 7”h, 9”w $5,000 - $7,000

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320. A Very Rare Royal Worcester Majolica ‘Dragon’ Teapot c.1875. c.1875 Designed by James Hadley ( Royal Worcester’s chief modeller). The yellow ground square form body decorated with Oriental style birds and blossoms and with a turquoise high arched dragon handle, the dragons head forming the spout and supported on four raised feet. A similar porcelain example is included in the collection on the Royal Worcester Museum, Worcester, England, 7 1/2”h $800 - $1,200 321. An Extremely Rare Royal Worcester Oriental Style Teapot c.1875 One of two known examples. The square form turquoise body with brown panels with brightly glazed leaves and blossoms with a blind fret frieze to the shoulders and a yellow high arched handle, the cover decorated with a frieze of $3,000 - $4,000 Greek key and the finial formed as a stylised acorn, 9”h

321a. A Very Rare and Striking Royal Worcester Majolica ‘Butterfly and Dragon ’ Teapot c.1875 Designed by James Hadley ( Royal Worcester’s chief modeller) Only known example. The cobalt blue ground square form body decorated with Oriental style butterflies and bamboo leaves, with a turquoise dragon handle, the triangular cover decorated with a border of oriental motif and a turquoise knop finial, all supported on four square sectioned feet, 6”h $2,000 - $3,000

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322. An Extremely Rare Brownfield Majolica ‘ Face and Pigtail’ Teapot and Cover c.1875 One of two known. Modelled as the face of a Chinaman, pig tail forming the handle, the body decorated with prunus leaves and blossoms, the cover formed as a face with trailing prunus blossoms and leaves, the stem forming the handle arched across the mouth, 7 1/2”l. $2,000 - $2,500

323. A Brownfield Majolica ‘Man with Gourd’ Teapot and Cover c.1875.

Modelled as Chinaman wearing brightly glazed traditional dress dragging a gourd bound with a periwinkle blue split ribbon tied in a bow forming the handle. 8”l. $1,500 - $2,000

324. A Brownfield Majolica Oriental ‘Fish’ Teapot and Cover c.1875.

Modeled as a Blowfish amongst the waves, the tail formed as a rolling wave, the cover as the fish’s back, the dorsal fin forming the finial. $1,200 - $1,500

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325. A George Jones Majolica ‘Running Rooster’ Teapot Cover. c. 1875. Modelled as a rooster, the head forming the spout and tail forming the tail, the back forming the cover and all supported on an oval earthy ground. Pg. 121 Dawes, 10”l. $3,000 - $4,000

326. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Monkey and Rooster’ Teapot and Cover c.1875. The cobalt blue ovoid body with a decorated circular shield, the tail formed as a mischievous monkey holding reigns and driving a rooster to the front and forming the spout, the oval cover modelled with a green radiating pattern with a yellow border and the finial formed as a snail. Pg. 152 Joan Jones, 9”l. $4,000 - $6,000

327. A Large Minton Majolica ‘Monkey’Teapot and Cover c. 1875.

Modeled as a smiling monkey wearing a cobalt waistcoat with pink Oriental motif and clutching a yellow coconut, his tail forming the handle and his head with a green finial atop forming the finial, bamboo forming the spout. Pg.151 Joan Jones, 6”h. $1,500 - $2,000

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328. A Minton Majolica ‘Mushroom’ Teapot and Cover c.1875 c.1875. The body modeled as a yellow fruit decorated with green leaves and white blossom, curled green leaves forming the spout and a green branch forming the handle and feet, the cover formed as the underside of a mushroom and a small folded mushroom forming the finial, 7”l. $1,500 - $2,000

329. A Rare John Adams and Co. ‘Man in the Moon’ Teapot and Cover c.1855. The rounded body decorated with green leaves with a panel on the front and rear depicting the man in the moon, the cover formed as a face, the nose forming the finial, 5 1/5”l. $1,200 - $1,500

330. An Excellent Quality Holdcroft ‘Bird in Nest’ Teapot, Cover and Trivet c.1875. The body modeled as a bird nest, supported on green branch also forming the spout and handle, the cover formed as a nesting bird and all sat on a polygonal shaped brown wood trivet with a bound branch frame, 8”. $600 - $900

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331. A Minton Majolica ‘Bamboo’ Teapot and Cover c.1875 Designed by Christopher Dresser c.1875. The oval straight sided cobalt blue body with a band of bamboo to the centre and twisted bamboo forming a high arched handle and spout, the domed cover with a small arched twisted bamboo handle, 7.5”h. $1,500 - $2,000

332. A Minton Majolica ‘Apple Blossom’ Teapot and cover c.1875.

Modeled as a yellow apple with a straight spout and a green stem high arched handle terminating with apple blossom, the cover with apple blossom and stem $1,200 - $1,500 finial, 6”h.

333. A Large Minton Majolica ‘Chinese Actor’ Teapot and Cover c.1875 c.1875.

Modeled as a Chinaman in brightly glazed traditional dress and clutching a mask with the spout emerging from its mouth, the tail formed as the Chinaman’s pigtail, his head forming the cover with his hair comb forming the finial, 6”h. $800 - $1,200

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334. A Feilding’s ‘Net and Shell’ Teapot and Cover c.1875. The turquoise sea blue body behind a fishing net and decorated with brightly glazed shells and seaweed, the handle and spout formed of pink coral, the circular cover with sea snail finial resting on a bed of seaweed, 6 1/2”h. $200 - $300

335. An Extremely Rare and Excellent Quality Majolica ‘Shells’ Teapot and Cover. The ovoid body and spout formed as brightly glazed oyster and clam shells with pink coral handle, the cover formed as a clam shell with a twisted shell finial and all supported on a base of bright blue sea. Although the manufacturer of this teapot cannot be certain, there is no doubt that the quality and design is first class, 6 1/2”h. $400 - $600

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336. Majolica ‘Three Legged Sailor’ Teapot and Cover c.1875. Modeled as a three legged sailor sat upon a tree stump, the spout formed as a booted leg and the handle of branch, the sailors head and top hat forming the cover. The emblem of the Isle of Man is the three legged man, it is possible that this teapot design was manufactured for sale on the Isle of Man. Pg. 118 Karmason Stacke, 7”h. $200 - $300

337. A Holdcroft Majolica ‘Three Legged sailor and Flag’ Teapot and Cover c.1875. Modelled as a three legged sailor sat on a coiled rope and holding a Union Jack flag, a leg forming the spout and the flag forming the handle, the cover formed as the sailors head. Pg.50 Dawes, 6”h $200 - $300

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338. A Rare, Large Holdcroft ‘Chinaman’ Teapot and Cover c.1875.

Modeled Chinaman in traditional dress climbing up a brown nut, his head and shoulders forming the cover with green branch forming the spout and arched handle above. Although the ‘Holdcroft Chinaman teapot is common this version with the high arched handle is very rare, 9 1/2” $600 - $900

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339. A Large Cuhna Majolica ‘Monkey and Cap’ Teapot and Cover c.1875 c.1875.

Modelled as a grey monkey wearing a flat cap and clutching a nut with a snake forming the spout and handle, the cover formed as a flat cap, all supported on an oval pedestal base, 10”h. $400 - $600 340. A Cuhna ‘Cabbage’ Majolica Teapot and Cover c.1875 The body modeled with crisp green overlapping cabbage leaves, a snake forming the spout and handle, the cover modeled as a cabbage leaf with pinch leaves as finial, 8”h. $300 - $400

341. A Rare Small Size Cuhna Majolica Monkey and Snake Teapot and Cover c.1875 The body formed as a seated monkey wearing a pointed hat and clutching a nut with a snake forming the spout and handle, the pointed hat forming the cover and all sat on a grassy ground supported by an oval pedestal base, 6”. $400 - $600

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342. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Flowering Rush’ Pitcher c.1875. The baluster cobalt blue body decorated with a band of stylised acanthus leaves and with flowers with a band flower head and stems around the collar and a brown scroll handle and a pewter lid and all supported on a circular pedestal base, 81/2” $100 - $200

343. A Wedgwood Majolica Strawberry Server c.1875 The cobalt blue ground leaf shaped dish decorated with a large strawberry leaf and white blossoms with a yellow border with a compartment on either side holding a cobalt blue cream pitcher and sugar bowl and cover all decorated with leaves and blossoms. Pg. 47 Dawes, 9”l. $300 - $400

342a. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Primrose’ Pitcher c.1875 The cobalt body decorated with primrose leaves and yellow flowers with a brown handle and a turquoise interior, 7 1/2” $100 - $200

344. Four Rare Wedgwood Majolica Strawberry Dishes c.1875. The cobalt ground circular dishes decorated with a large central strawberry leaf and smaller white blossoms, 7 1/2” $200 - $300

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345. Four Rare Wedgwood Majolica Strawberry Dishes c.1875. The turquoise ground oval basket weave dishes with a cobalt ribbon tied bow at each end with a strawberry plant on both sides, 6 1/2” $200 - $300 346. A Very Rare Wedgwood Majolica Plate Depicting October from the Months of the Year Series c.1875, never seen before. The design originally for a tile depicting a young man in 18th century dress holding a stick and an apple walking on a harvested field with a pig, crows and thatched cottage in the background all with a circular pierced border, 8 3/4” $100 - $200

347. A Very Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Peacock’ Sugar Bowl c.1875 c.1875. The oval bowl with pedestal base decorated with upright peacock feathers and forming handles at each end. This sugar bowl is the accompaniment piece for the Wedgwood Peacock Strawberry Server sold in Fine Majolica for the Connoisseur, 22nd Nov. 2014, Lot 123, 5 1/2”. $100 - $200 348. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica Sugar Bowl and Cover c.1875. The oval cobalt blue body with fluted body decorated with a daisy and wheat, with a recessed frieze decorated blossoms and a turquoise shoulder above, the domed cover with a frieze of blossoms and with a sheaf of wheat finial. This shape is based on a silver eighteenth century original, 5”l. $100 - $200

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349. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Grape’ Tray c.1875. The shaped oval dish a broad basket weave border and with cauliflower leaves and branches to form handles at each end, all with a central cobalt blue panel. Pg. 75 Dawes, 11 3/4”. $100 - $200

350. Wedgwood Majolica ‘Burton’ Pitcher c.1875 The baluster shaped body with a lower panel of upright acanthus and a yellow ground belly decorated with bulrushes and white blossoms, the cobalt blue upper half decorated with wheat, vines and pink blossom and with turquoise interior, 6” $100 - $200

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351. Wedgwood Majolica ‘Partridge’ Tureen and Cover c.1875. The oval cobalt blue body with floral swags, and hanging game against a yellow shell scroll, a winged griffin at each end and a scrolls foot omitting sprays of leaves forming the foot rim, the cover decorated with dead game, blossoms, leaves and blue ribbon with two partridge forming the handle. Page. 49 Dawes, 10”w, 5 3/4”h. $600 - $900

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352. A Very Rare Yellow Wedgwood Majolica Strawberry Dish c.1875. c.1875 The yellow ground oval basket weave dish with a cobalt bowed ribbon at each end with a strawberry plant on either sides, 6 1/2”. $100 - $200 353. A Very Rare Yellow Wedgwood Majolica Strawberry Dish c. 1875.

The yellow ground oval basket weave dish with a cobalt bowed ribbon at each end with a strawberry plant on either side, 6 1/2”. $100 - $200

354. A Very Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Vine’ Preserve Jar c.1875. The straight sided circular cobalt body decorated with a rolling vine and purple grapes, with a blind fret panel to the bottom edge, the domed cover with leaves and a looped branch handle, 9”. $1,000 - $1,500

355. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Stanley’ Pattern Butterdish Stand c.1875 c.1875.

The circular body with a repeating band of daisy heads against a cobalt blue ground with turquoise beading to the outside edge, the circular base decorated with a band of yellow acanthus leaves, the circular cover with a border of yellow acanthus with oak leaves against a cobalt ground and an acorn finial, the under plate with a borer of daisy heads and a mottled green and brown centre. Pg.106 Dawes (for an example lacking under plate), 8”d. $200 - $400

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356. A George Jones Majolica ‘Oak Leaf and Fern’ Plate c.1875 c.1875. The circular white ground plate decorated with large green leafs and ferns and with a band of orange to the outside edge, 8”d. $200 - $300

357. A George Jones Majolica ‘Cow’ Half Stilton Cheese Keeper c.1875.

Shape no. 2200. The straight sided white ground body decorated with a running band of upright acanthus, the handle formed as a recumbent cow on a bed of grass with a yellow rope circular frame with radiating green acanthus leaves, the under plate with a white ground border decorated with green acanthus leaves and with a pink circular centre. Pg. 90 Karmason Stacke ( Full stilton), 11 1/2”. $1,200 - $1,500

358. A Rare Pair of Royal Worcester ‘Butterfly’ Posy Holders c.1875. Each modelled as butterfly resting on a leaf, the flower holder formed between bright yellow and turquoise wings, all on an earthy ground and supported by a cobalt circular pedestal base, 5 1/4”. $1,200 - $1,500

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359. Large, Rare Holdcroft Lemonade Pitcher c.1875 The bulbous turquoise ground body with high pouring lip with branch border and simply decorated with large white blossom and leaves omitting from an arched twig handle, $100 - $200 9 1/2” 360. An Extremely Rare Holdcroft Basket Weave Strawberry Serving Dish and Spoon. C.1875 ( never seen before) The shaped dish with a cobalt blue sack cloth surface with strawberry leaves and blossoms omitting from a branch border and forming high arch handles above nest cream and sugar dishes, the spoon with twisted twig handle and a dish of green leaves against a $700 - $1,000 cobalt ground, 11 1/2”.

361. A Rare Holdcroft Majolica ‘Thrush’ Strawberry Server c.1875. The oval cobalt blue dish decorated with strawberry plants and with a branch outside edge and forming a high arched handle terminating with bird nest cream and sugar holders with a large thrush perched on the edge facing away from the dish, 11 1/2”, 6 1/2”. $700 - $1,000

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362. An Extremely Rare and Excellent Quality Griffin Smith and Hill (American) ‘Napkin’ Plate c.1875.. The circular plate modelled as sunflower with bright yellow petals against a cobalt blue border and with a rectangular pink and white striped napkin across the centre with two small branch handles, 12 1/4” $200 - $300

363. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Heron in the Marsh’ Plate c.1865 Designed

by Joseph Theodore Deck. The plate with a pierced border and and a scene of a heron stood in the water, a dragonfly and reeds and bulrushes, 9”. $200 - $300

364. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Daisy’ Jardiniere c.1875 The straight sided cobalt blue ground with a broad panel of brown basket weave to the top edge and with turquoise panels forming large white and red daisies with green stems and leaves, all supported on for decorated bracket feet, 13”h $500 - $600

365. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Daisy’ Jardiniere c.1875 The straight sided cobalt blue ground with a broad panel of brown basket weave to the top edge and with turquoise panels forming large white and red daisies with green stems and leaves, all supported on for decorated bracket feet, 13”h $500 - $600

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366. A Rare Wedgwood Majolica ‘Cherry Blossom’ Pitcher c.1875. The bulbous shaped turquoise basket bound with pink ribbon tied in bows, the body decorated with cherry blossom and with a turquoise strap handle. 8 1/2” $100 - $200

367. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Fan’ Pitcher with pewter lid. The straight sided cobalt blue ground body decorated with upright turquoise fans and prunus blossom omitting from a branch handle, 9” $200 - $300

368. A Very Large Wedgwood ‘Fan’ Water Pitcher c.1875 The cobalt body decorated with large turquoise fans, Oriental style prunus blossom and birds, 12” $400 - $600

369. An Extremely Rare Minton Majolica Lotus Leaf and Bottle Vase, c. 1875. The bulbous bodied vase glazed in mottled amber and browns and supported by lotus leaves and branches above an upturned conch shell, 10” $400 - $600

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370. A Large Minton Majolica ‘Crane’ Jardiniere and Under Plate c.1875. Shape no.1685.

The inverted bell shaped cobalt blue body decorated with flying herons flying and stood on branches with turtles and bamboo leaves with a broad flat lip to the top edge decorated with bamboo leaves all with a pink interior, the edge of the cobalt under plate reflecting the design around the top edge of the jardiniere, 16”d, 12”h $800 - $1,200

371. A Minton Majolica ‘Bamboo’ Pitcher c.1875 Probably Designed by Dr. Christoper Dresser. The straight sided cobalt body decorated with Japanese style Geometric fretwork and branches and blossoms, the brown glazed top and lower section with bamboo leaves omitting from a bamboo handle, 7 1/2” $200 - $300

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372. A Minton Majolica Pomegeranite Pitcher c. 1875. The tall necked bottle vase glazed in amber and deep purple with branch handle emitting clusters of pomegreranites, 12”. $300 - $500

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373. A Minton Majolica “Gothic’ Bread Tray c.1875. The circular tray with a brown border decorated with wheat and written in the Gothic style ‘Waste Not, Spare Not’, with a turquoise centre, 14” $300 - $400 374. A Minton Majolica ‘Shrewsbury’ Vase c.1875 The turquoise urn decorated with stylised Tudor rose and with three handles formed of a pair of looped arched handles and with a fluted pedestal base, the domed cover with anthemion and a pineapple finial,11” $600 - $900

375. A Pair of Minton Majolica ‘Bacchus’ Vases c.1875 The urn shaped French blue glazed body molded and applied with three satyr masks and festoons of pendant fruit, suspending rope-twist swags above gadrooned lower section supported by circular pedestal base, 13” $1,200 - $1,500

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376. A Monumental Sarreguemines Majolica ‘Partridge’ Wall Plaque c.1875. The cobalt blue oval plaque with a bold border of branches terminating in leaf handles at each end and framing a charming scene of three partridges around a pond and surrounded by foliage, 24” x 16” $800 - $1,200 376a. A Rare Bordalo Pinheiro Water Pitcher, c. 1890. Modelled as a large ovoid brown glazed shaped body with emerald green frog and an arched basketweave handle, 10”h $300 - $400

377. A Monumental Sarreguemines Majolica ‘Hounds’ Wall Plaque c.1875. The cobalt blue oval plaque with a bold border of branches terminating in leaf handles at each end and framing a scene of hounds fighting surround by trees and foliage, 24” x 16. $800 - $1,200

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378. A Brard Palissy Dish c. 1865. The shaped oval dish with a border of painted blue, the oval basin filled with a pile of fish, 10” x 7 1/2” $800 - $1,200

379. A Very Rare and Excellent Quality George Pull Palissy Plate.c1860.

The cobalt blue oval dish decorated with a central green lizard stood on a bed of radiating fern leaves and with bright white shell around the wide border, 7 1/4 x 5 1/2” $1,000 - $1,500

379a. A Very Rare Thomas Sargent Aligator and Fish Majolica Figural, c.

1875. Modelled as a aligator with a fish in it’s teeth standing on a shaped oval pedestal base, 10” $200 - $400

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380. A Large Pair of Mafra Palissy Style Dishes c.1875 Each modeled as circular pale brown dish, one decorated with two large fish and an eel, the border with small crustacea and the other with a large coiled snake, two lizards, a frog, moths, beetles and grasses, 12 3/4” $600 - $900

381. An Unusual Pair of School of Paris ‘Palissy’ Vases c.1875. Each amphora shaped brown glazed vase with gargoyle handles and a catch of fresh fish hanging from a rope bound to the neck, 19” $2,500 - $3,000

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382. A Mafra Palissy ‘Lizards’ Plaque c.1875 The circular dish covered in green moss with a coiled snake with a green lizard on either side, beetle, salamander and bug to the outside edge, 16” $2,000 - $2,500

383. A Rare and Well Modelled Pair of Kraus Majolica Eagle Candlesticks c.1880. Each modeled as an eagle with outstretched wings supporting a candle holder on it’s head and stood upon a rocky ground above a circular, stepped pedestal base, 9”h $300 - $400

384. A Very Rare and Excellent Quality Joseph Landais Figural Lizard c.1875. The beautifully sculpted and glazed lizard upon an earthy ground.

SIgned: J.L. to base, 5 1/2” $500 - $800

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385. A Magnificent, Rare and Important Hugo Lonitz Majolica ‘Frog’ Tureen and Cover with Original Liner c.1880. Only one of two known with original liner. Beautifully molded as ducks being chased around a sawn tree trunk by foxes all amongst fern leaves and foliage, the cut wood colored cover decorated with ivy and white blossoms with a large green frog for a handle and all supported by undulating woven branches. This design is recognised amongst collectors as the centrepiece to a collection of Hugo Lonitz Majolica, also as one of the most desirable Majolica tureens ever produced, 17”w, 8 1/2” $30,000 - $40,000

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386. An Excellent Quality Pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica ‘Partridge’ Flower Holders.. Each modelled as grouse stood under an oak tree with an umbrella of thick leaves and acorns above and stood on an earthy forest floor amongst leaves and ferns, the foliage above forming a stand for a separate bark and oval leaf planter, 15 1/2” $2,000 - $3,000

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387. A Magnificent, Monumental Rare Hugo Lonitz Dressing Table Mirror c.1880. The rectangular frame formed from bound branches and profusely covered in ivy leaves with a hummingbird to the top edge and to the sides and a lizard studying a birds nest full of eggs below the oval mirror $7,000 - $9,000

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389. A Very Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Grouse Planter c.1875. c.1875 Modelled as a grouse and chics stood by an oak tree and sheltered by a brown bark cachepot adorned with oak leaves above and all stood upon an earthy forest floor amongst leaves and ferns, 13 1/2” $1,500 - $2,000

388. An Excellent Quality Hugo Lonitz Majolica ‘Partridge’ Flower Holder. Modelled as grouse stood under an oak tree with an umbrella of thick leaves and acorns above and stood on an earthy forest floor amongst leaves and ferns, the foliage above forming a stand for a separate bark and oak leaf planter, 15 1/2” $1,200 - $1,500

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391. A Rare Hugo Lonitz Double Fish Vase, c.1880. Modelled as two entwined upright fish seperated by leaves and blossoms and all supported by a shaped pedestal base, 11� $200 - $300

390. A Magnificent and Monumental , Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Heron Pedestal.c 1880. Modeled as a grey heron with a fish clenched in his beak, stood next to a clump of reed, leaves and bulrushes forming the pedestal, all stood on a rocky ground, 35� $3,000 - $4,000

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392. A Hugo Lonitz ‘Palissy’ Planter c.1875 The rectangular wooden plank body with turquoise interior and supported by a rocky ground, the front with large leaves and ferns with a large snake studying three birds eggs in a nest, 7”w, 4”h $300 - $400

393. A Very Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica ‘Berries and Leaves’ Plate. c1880.

The circular shaped cobalt blue ground plate with a band of orange edging and strewn with brightly glazed strawberries, blackberries, leaves and blossoms, 9” $100 - $200

394. An Extremely Rare and Charming Hugo Lonitz Majolica Clock c.1880 ( Never seen before). Modeled as a miniature Grand Father clock, the body and feet formed from knarled branches and encasing a barometer, a birds nest underneath, the clock holder above formed from twigs and with a pitched roof surmounted by a large squirrel, 13” $300 - $400

395. A Very Rare Hugo Lonitz’ Majolica ‘Tree Trunk’ Garden Seat c.1880. ( Never seen before). Modeled as a sawn tree trunk clad with ivy and with a holding hole to the top, 18 1/2” $200 - $400

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396. A Magnificent and Rare Hugo Lonitz Turkey Jardiniere Stand c.1880. Modelled as a large turkey amongst a bush of lush foliage and stood amongst fern leaves on an earthy ground. (Lacking flower pots), $800 - $1,200

398. A Magnificent and Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Turkey Jardiniere Stand c.1880. Modelled as a large turkey amongst a bush of lush foliage and stood amongst fern leaves on an earthy ground. ( Lacking flower pots). $800 - $1,200 397. A Very Rare Hugo Lonitz Palissy Style Cachepot c.1875. Modelled as an open tree trunk with turquoise interior, the bark body with a large green lizard, foliage, shells and snail, 9�h $200 - $400

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399. A Very Rare and Excellent Quality Hugo Lonitz Group of Four Figures in French 18th Century Costume, c. 1875. Each beautifully modelled in full finery, consisting of two women and two men and all stood upon cobalt blue pedestal bases, 12” $200 - $300

400. A Hugo Lonitz Majolica Blackamoor Centerpiece Bowl, c. 1880.

Modelled as a shaped oval bowl decorated with turquoise panels of stylized white blossoms and a bearded mask to each side, a child at each end on a platform with a gadrooned supported on four cobalt blue fish wrapped in green acanthus leaves, 12”w, 8”h $300 - $400

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401. A Magnificent, Rare Pair of Monumental Hugo Lonitz Majolica Renaissance Revival Urns and Covers c.1880. Each modelled as a cobalt blue urn with circular pedestal base decorated with cabachon, the bodies with a large lions head with winged putti above, elaborated floret and strap work to the sides terminating in large scroll handles with grey mask centres, the domed fluted cover with a pineapple knob, 38� $3,000 - $5,000

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402. A Rare Pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica Moonflasks c.1880 c.1880. Each modeled as a cobalt moonflask with a putto on each shoulder and a coiled snake around the pedestal base, 9 1/2� $300 - $400

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403. A Magnificent Hugo Lonitz Majolica Renaissance Revival Clock c.1880. The square section body supported by four griffins to the corners with fruit swags clasped in the beaks and into the mouth of a Devil Mask to the front and below the enamelled clock face framed with a band of acanthus scroll, the arched top decorated with vine and with pie crust edge and surmounted by two winged putti aside an elaborate finial formed as two back to back sea horses and a twisted flame finial above, 24”h, 13”w $2,000 - $3,000

405. A Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Renaissance Revival Centerpiece Bowl c.1880. The body modeled as a circular bulbous cobalt blue bowl with devil had c.1880 masks and winged maidens all connected with laurel swags, all supported on a pedestal base with scroll feet, 14”w, 9”h $200 - $300

404. A Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Renaissance Revival Centerpiece c.1880. Modelled as a deep friezed circular bowl decorated with laurel swags and cabachon supported by a central pedestal and four busts of winged maidens and all stood upon a circular pedestal base with scroll feet, 9 1/2” $200 - $300

c.1880. The 406. A Hugo Lonitz Majolica Renaissance Revival Centerpiece c.1880 shaped oval body with masks heads, fruit swags emanating from the mouths and into the mouth of a a lions head at each end, the shaped top edge with a frieze of stylised white flowers against a brown ground and all supported on a pedestal base decorated with a foot rim of turquoise beading, 12”w, 9”h $200 - $300 407. A Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Renaissance Revival Centerpiece c.1880. The body formed as winged angle with an acanthus scroll below to two sides and winged griffin supports to the other, all connected with pink ribbon and above a pedestal base with a frieze decorated with acanthus, cabachon and with four scroll feet, 12” w, 9”h $200 - $300

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408. A Magnificent Monumental, Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Renaissance Table Fountain c.1880 c.1880. The square sectioned body with fantastic fish gargoyle above conch shells, with seated winged putti to the front and all supporting a large conch shaped bowl with dripping icicles,all stood on a rocky ground, 19”h, 19”w $1,500 - $2,000

c.1880 The 409. A Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Renaissance Revival Ewer c.1880. urn shaped cobalt blue ground with a central deep frieze of Bacchanalian putti and a mask to the front with acanthus above and below, the neck with a strap work collar supporting a high shell shapes lip and a scrolled high handle, all supported on a circular pedestal base, 17” $200 - $300

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410. A Monumental Hugo Lonitz Majolica Renaissance Revival Punch Bowl on stand c.1880. The Urn shaped body with a wide frieze of a Bacchanalian scene with putto and a with a protruding head of a young vintner to the back and front with the torso of pan forming two handles, the domes segmented cover with acanthus and a pineapple finial, all stood on a large circular tray with a raised pedestal with laurel swag and pink ribbon a twelve circular compartments to hold punch glasses, all supported by four winged paw feet, 22”h, 21”d $500 - $800

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411. A Monumental and Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica ‘Niaid’ Centerpiece. c.1875. Modelled as two back to back mermaids and seaweed pedestal supporting a large oval bowl with stylised shell edges and brightly coloured in pastel colors, all stood on a oval fluted pedestal base, 17”h, 18”w $2,000 - $3,000

412. A Rare Hugo Lonitz Centerpiece Bowl c.1880 Modeled as three putto around a green leaf pedestal supporting a conch shell shaped circular bowl above, all on on a circular earthy ground, 16 1/2”h , 15”d $400 - $600 413. A Rare Majolica Hugo Lonitz Tazza c.1880 Modelled as a boy wearing a blue shirt supporting a conch shell circular bowl aloft and all stood on a earthy ground, 14 1/2”h, 11”d $300 - $400

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415. A Rare Hugo Lonitz Renaissance Revival Urn and Cover c.1880. The urn shaped body supported on a square section pedestal base, a frieze of scrolls and cabachon to the lower section and rams head and fruit swags to the upper half with an arched winged maiden forming the handles, the dome lid with acanthus leaves and a segmented finial, 21”h, 17”w $400 - $600 414. A Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Toby Jug and Cover, c.1880. Modelled as a bearded man with his hands on his belly, the cover formed as a tri-cornered hat with flower head finial, 9”h. $75 - $125

416. A Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Classical Figure c.1880 Modelled as a woman wearing a brown dress and blue sash holding the head of a bearded man with her outstretched arm, 10” $100 - $200

415. Four Rare Hugo Lonitz Majolica Figural Posy Baskets, c.1880. All modelled in 18th century rural costume, each with a yellow basket posey holder on their backs, two with rare ‘Ovington Brothers, NY’ (retailer) painted on the underside, 12”h. $200 - $300

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