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BUYING AT AUCTION Majolica MajolicaAuction Auction• •November October 29, 22,2016 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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Strawser Auctions Presents

Fine Majolica for the Connoisseur October 29nd 2016, Alderfer Auction Center, Hatfield, PA Welcome to Strawser Auctions third and ground breaking ‘Fine Majolica For The Connoisseur’ Auction.

Michael Strawser, President of Strawser Auction Group and founder of the respected Majolica International Society, together with the World’s premier Majolica Authority, Nicolaus Boston, have once again combined their 65 years of experience to offer this exciting 420 piece auction of the finest Majolica and Oyster plates.

This years selection, sourced from around the globe, includes pieces from every great Majolica Manufacturer, every item chosen for it’s rarity, quality and charm.

Discerning collectors, Museum Curators, Decorators and Antique Dealers can buy with confidence with the knowledge that each piece has been inspected, researched, appraised and catalogued.

Michael and Nicolaus are especially proud and excited to offer several pieces that neither had ever seen before, especially the wonderful quality pair of Hugo Lonitz life size hawks that grace the front of the catalogue (lot 183) and the delightful and charming Minton insect and butterfly vases ( lot 257). Our back cover piece, the Important Copeland 1876 Centennial Memorial Vase, which we’re delighted to have included, is in no doubt a major 19th century documentary piece and will most certainly be purchased by a Museum. The Minton Tet-a-tet (lot 44) is a delightful example and so rare to find complete including the thistle creamer. The wonderful Minton Leafage candlesticks (lot 43) are a perfect accompaniment to the tet’a’tet, what dining table would not look beautiful with this arrangement.

The George Jones ‘Asia’ Compote ( lot 62) designed as two camels beneath palm tree is especially rare and desirable and an exciting addition to the catalogue as is the whimsical and charming George Jones Donkey condiment set ( lot 66).

Michael is also pleased to be able to offer The Iconic Minton Majolica ‘Bunny’ Dish (lot 47), which is possibly the most famous Majolica piece ever produced.

This years auction also includes a small collection of American Etruscan Majolica by Griffin Smith and Hill, each a rare piece and worthy of being included amongst the best Majolica manufacturers.

As you read through the pages of this catalogue and recognize the breadth and quality of these 420 pieces, Michael and Nicolaus hope that you will be inspired to come to the auction at Alderfer’s Auction Center, Hatfield PA to study and handle the pieces personally, we will of course be on hand to offer any help and advice. If however, you are not able to make it to the auction, we will be online and live on the day at www.liveauctioneers.com. Absentee bids are also accepted.

We look forward to meeting you in Hatfield and wish everyone the best of luck in their bidding.

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 George Jones Majolica ‘ribbon and wheat’ bread tray c. 1875. Pattern no:1871. The oval body with a mottled green and brown centre with a wide border decorated with a trailing lavender ribbon tied in a bow at each end amongst wheat, berries, leaves and blossoms, 13” $300 - $500

2. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Daisy and Trellis’ Jardiniere on Stand. c.1875. The jardiniere designed with a body of trellis against a maroon 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 stylized daisy, all with a border of a repeated daisy and pink ribbon design, under plate 8 1/4”d $500 - $600

3. A charming George Jones Majolica Game Pie Dish & Cover c. 1875.

Pattern no:347. Of oval form with double branch handles, the body decorated with rabbits in the field all against a cobalt ground.

Registered design: 27th December 1873, 13” $2500 - $3000

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4. A Victoria Pottery Company Majolica Three Piece Tea Set c.1875 The hexagonal brown glazed body decorated with bold daisies and leaves, and green branch handles, the teapot and sugar bowl with a closed daisy finial. $600 - $800

5. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica Butter Dish c.1860 The circular body and underplate decorated as a brown planked fence with trailing leaves and purple berries, the twin handles formed as a head of a cow, 8�d $500 - $800

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6. A William Brownfield & Sons Majolica ‘Goose & Monkey’ Pitcher c.1880 Design registered: Feb. 1880 Modelled as a grey goose, the handle being formed as a mischievous monkey standing on the goose’s back and pulling open the beak, 13 1/2” $400 - $600

7. A William Brownfield and Sons Majolica ‘Swirling Fish’ Pitcher c.1880 Design registered: Jan 1879, The body formed as two entwined fish supported on waves, with a brown glazed handle terminating in green sea weed, 11 1/2” $600 - $800

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8. A Pair of Majolica T.C. Brown Westhead Moore & Co. Wall Pockets c.1875 Each modelled as a yellow woven basket, the top edge and arched handle glazed in green and decorated with an orange ribbon, supported by a grey log with ivy and red berries, all touted on a shaped back plate with a diamond shaped hanging hook, 10 1/2” $600 - $800

9. A Charming William Brownfield and Sons Advertising Cookie Jar c.1875. Modelled as a turquoise glazed sack tied with an orange ribbon being gnawed by a white mouse, a second white mouse disappearing into a hole on the other side, the lid modelled as a pile of ‘Peak Frean’ biscuits. Peak Freen was a brand of very popular Victorian biscuits, 8” $800 - $1200

10. A Rare William Brownfield & Sons ‘Chestnut’ Cheese Dish & Cover c.1875 The cover and stand modelled as a brown coopered barrel , the lid decorated with larger horse chestnut leaves, the handle formed as a conker, 12”h, 10”d $800 - $1200

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11. A Minton Majolica Jardiniere c.1875 The inverted bell shaped cobalt blue body decorated with large white blossoms and trailing leaves, the upper lip decorated with a band of orange stylised acanthus and all supported by three scroll legs all upon a circular cobalt base decorated with a large white blossom, 13 1/2”h, 11”d $1200 - $1500

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12. 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’. Modelled as a young man in Medieval costume holding a basket and with a basket pannier on his back, 16” $1200 - $1500

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13. A Rare Minton Majolica Gothic Revival Plate c.1860 The Designed by A.W.N. Pugin The eight-lobed plate, the rim decorated with raised ochre quatrefoils on a cobalt blue ground, the centre with raised green glazed vine leaves and ochre grapes with a maroon ground around a central cobalt blue and ochre circle comprising white tudor rose surrounded with a band of ochre trefoil shapes against a cobalt blue ground. A Porcelain example of this rare plate can be seen in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 9 1/2” $300 - $400

14. A Very Rare Minton Majolica ‘Punchinello’ Card Holder designed

by Paul Comolera c.1875. Only two known examples. Modeled as a brightly glazed Punchinello leaning over a post, all upon a brown glazed rocky ground, 11”. The fashion for decorative card holders or menu holders followed the introduction of Art dinner cards, an idea from France that had spread to England by the late 1860’s. Puncinella, often called Punch or Punchinello in English, is a classical character that originated in the commodia dell’arte of the 17th century and became a stock character in Neapolitan puppetry. Punchinello was the inspiration for the 19th century British puppet show ‘Punch and Judy’. Punchinello was also a short-lived American satirical magazine inspired by the English publication Punch, it ran in weekly editions from 2 April 1870, 10” $2000 - $3000

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15. A Minton Majolica ‘Lamp Holders’ c.1875 Modelled two putti supporting a large turquoise vase with poles across their shoulders and stood upon a mottled green and brown earthy ground and all supported on a pedestal base. Originally titled ‘lamp holders’ one is to assume that the vase was meant for supporting an oil lamp. 14”h $1200 - $1500

16. A Rare & Charming Pair of Minton Majolica Vases c.1870 Each modelled as a lobed quatrefoil sky blue glazed vase and decorated with sprays of lil leaves and white blossoms, the handles formed as two playful winged putti, all supported on a shaped cushioned base decorated with lili leaves and white blossoms, 13 1/2” $3000 - $5000

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17. A Rare and Elegant Minton Majolica NeoClassical ‘Reader Vase’ c.1870 Designed by Albert Carrier Belleuse. Modelled as an elegant maiden with an open book wearing a brown flowing gown and resting on a grey, lion mask adorned pedestal, the flower holder formed as a slender helmet shaped bowl decorated to the outside with garlands of roses with a female figure head to the front, all supported on a green oval pedestal base, 19 1/2”h, 18”w $5000 - $6000

18. A Pair of Minton Majolica Salts c.1865 Each modelled as a boys wearing a purple drape and powder blue head bands sat behind two large circular yellow glazed baskets all on a brown glazed circular pedestal base supported by four acanthus school feet, 5”h, 6 1/2”w $600 - $900

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19. Pair of George Jones Majolica Egyptian Revival Candlesticks c.1875 Each modeled as a winged sphinx with the sconce as a mottled green and brown glazed urn on the top of her head, all on a square mottled green and brown platform base, 8” $1200 - $1500

20. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica Neo Classical Vase c.1875 The cobalt blue glazed amphora vase with three acanthus and berry decorated square section supports, legs and rams head decorated high handles, all supported on a trefoil mottled pedestal base, 15 1/4” $800 - $1200. An etching of the vase can be seen in the Art Journal Catalogue of the International Exhibition1871 pg. 45 Cluett

21. A Pair of George Jones Majolica Egyptian Revival Mantle Vases c. 1875 The cobalt blue ovoid bowls suspended by two seated sphinxes, all supported on an oval pedestal base. For original artwork see: Pg 32 Dawes, 6”h, 8 3/4”w $1500 - $2000

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22. A Handsome George Jones Renaissance Revival Majolica Wine Cooler and Cover. 1875 22 1/2”h, marks, shape no 342. Of compana shape with a tapering base decorated with vines and grapes, the deeply modeled bearded satyr-head handles topped with acanthus-leaf clusters. The lid with three rams and interlocking horn handle. A painted example of this vase was exhibited at the Vienna Exhibition 1873 and was illustrated in Llwellyn Jewitt’s Ceramic Art of Great Britain 1883. See Karmason Stacke 2002 p.90 top left. For other examples see Majolica Karmason Stacke 2002 p 98. $1500 - $2000

23. An Elegant Pair of George Jones Majolica ‘Caryatid’ Candlesticks 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 1/2” $800 - $1200

24. A Minton Majolica Renaissance Revival Wine Cooler c.1865. The campagna shaped body decorated with white glazed Bacchanalian scenes, above turquoise blue and white half ribbing, the twin handles formed as rams heads, all supported on a green and ochre leaf decorated circular pedestal base, 9 1/2”h $400 - $600

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25. Two Very Rare George Jones Majolica Plates c.1870. Each modelled with a wide border of green acanthus against a cobalt blue ground and orange glazed border, the centre beautifully hand painted with a scene of an angel in the clouds in the style of Antonin Boullemier. A similar plate with a turquoise border can be seen in the collection of the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Hanley, Stoke on Trent UK, 9” $1200 - $1500

27. Two Very Rare George Jones Majolica Plates c.1870. Each modelled with a wide border of green acanthus against a cobalt blue ground and orange glazed border, the centre beautifully hand painted with a scene of an angel in the clouds in the style of Antonin Boullemier. A similar plate with a turquoise border can be seen in the collection of the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Hanley, Stoke on Trent UK, 9” $1200 - $1500

26. Two Very Rare George Jones Majolica Plates c.1870. Each modelled with a wide border of green acanthus against a cobalt blue ground and orange glazed border, the centre beautifully hand painted with a scene of an angel in the clouds in the style of Antonin Boullemier. A similar plate with a turquoise border can be seen in the collection of the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Hanley, Stoke on Trent UK, 9” $1200 - $1500

28. A Rare Minton Majolica ‘Palissy’ Dish c.1860. The circular bowl with blue border, white flower heads between brown framed fretwork terminating in green acanthus, the centre with a hand painted scene of a cherub amongst the clouds. Probably painted Thomas Kirkby. An identical shaped 16th century Bernard Palissy dish was exhibited at the London International Exhibition 1862 which was the inspiration for this Minton dish, 9” $500 - $700

29. Two Rare Minton Majolica Neo Classical Style Posy Vases c.1865 Based on a bronze Roman lamp base, each modelled as a flowered pierced basket with a shaped top and a celadon green interior, supported by three hound legs sat on a circular base with a wide mottled grey fluted border around a central brown rosette framed within a band of green with incised Greek key and a central green medallion, 6”h, 8”d $1200 - $1500

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30. Six George Jones Majolica Dessert Plates c.1875 Pattern no: 3363, Each turquoise ground plate with a border of strawberry leaves and blossoms within a twig border, 7 1/4” $600 - $900

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31. A Charming George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server c.1875.

The shaped rectangular yellow basket weave body with a turquoise cream and sugar pannier to each side decorated with strawberry leaves and blossoms, a fly and a bee, the high entwined branch handle bound with a pink ribbon, 9”h, 11 1/2”w $800 - $1200

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32. Eight Very Pretty Wedgwood Majolica Strawberry Dishes c.1870.

Modelled as an oval dish of yellow wheat tied at each end by a cobalt blue ribbon bow, the green stem borders issuing strawberry plants a and leaves around the border, 6 1/2” $300 - $500

33. A George Jones Strawberry Server. The low open yellow basket weave shaped bowl with a turquoise interior and a cream and sugar pannier to each side, with a high arched entwined branch handle bound by green tendrils and issuing strawberries, leaves and blossoms into and to the outside of the bowl, all supported on a circle of branch to the underside, 12 1/2”w, 7”h $800 - $1200

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34. A Desirable and Iconic Minton Majolica ‘Mushroom’ tureen c.1875 modeled 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 modeled 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. An illustration in black and white, 15”w, 8”h $12000 - $15000

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35. A Minton Majolica ‘Mushroom’ Teapot and Cover 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 1/2”w, 4 3/4”h $1200 - $1500

36. A Large and Iconic 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,9 1/2”w, 7”h $1200 - $1500

37. A Rare and Excellent Quality George Jones Majolica Pineapple Kettle c.1875 The body formed as a spherical yellow pineapple with large spiky green pineapple leaves issuing from the underside, with an elegant green glaze arched handle, the finial formed as a stylised pineapple. The design based on an 18th Century Creamware original, 7” $1200 - $1500

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39. 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. $3000 - $4000

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38. A Rare and Stylish Minton Majolica Japanese inspired Aesthetic Movement Teapot and Two Associated Cups and Saucers, all in the style of Christopher Dresser. The teapot with an emerald green glazed body and spout with an amber and red strap binding a ‘u’ shaped branch handle, 6 ½” Each cup glazed in French blue and a turquoise interior with circular green lily pad designs to the underside and a twig handle, all supported on three spike feet and sat upon a french blue circular saucer decorated with green lily pads to to the centre. These there pieces come from a Minton cabaret set comprising of a tepaot, tea kettle, cream pitcher, sugar bowl, two cups and saucers and a tray. Teapot 6 1/2”h $1200 - $1500

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40. An excellent quality Minton Majolica teapot designed by Dr. Christopher Dresser c1875, inspired by a Japanese red ware shape, the turquoise ground body with a band of bamboo around the centre and a deep band of orange around the shoulders, the domed lid with a bamboo cane for a handle, the high arched handle and spout formed as bamboo canes, date code 1876, 7” $800 - $1200

41. A very rare George Jones Majolica Kettle in the Japanese Style c.1875. This teapot, the only known example, is illustrated in ‘Majolica’ Nicholas Dawes, page 120 and is thought to be designed by the son of George Jones, ‘Horace’, who studied at the Government School of Design. The teapot modeled in the manner of modernist electroplated teapots designed by Christopher Dresser. See ‘Christopher Dresser’, Widar Halen, Phaidon-Christies Limited, 1990, pages 145-160’ and for a discussion on Dresser and George Jones see ‘Christopher Dresser 1834-1904’, Christopher Morley, Beresford 2010, 6 1/2” $3000 - $5000

42. A Minton Majolica ‘Chinese Actor’ Teapot and Cover 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. This design represents the Victorian obsession for all things Oriental, 7 1/2”w, 5 1/4”h $600 - $900

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43. An Extremely Rare and Elegant Pair of Large Minton Majolica ‘Leafage’ Candlesticks c.1860.

Only one of two known pairs. Each modelled as a baluster shaped column of thick green leaves around of stem of lighter green colour leaves supporting more green leaves forming the drip pan and holding a large open blossom with pink edges forming the candle holder and all on a circular cushioned base of lush green leaves, with an ochre band scrolling acanthus to the outer edge and a green circular foot rim. The style, quality and subject matter represent Minton’s early Palissy inspired pieces c.1850-1860, e.g. The Minton ‘Palissy’ Ice Stand’ c.1857 ( see pg. 102, Atterbury, Batkin)., 11 1/2”h $4000 - $6000

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44. A Rare and Important Complete Minton Majolica Tete-A-Tete.1865 In the Chinoiserie Taste. Only one of three complete sets known. Comprising: Teapot, sugar bowl, creamer, two cups and saucers and a tray. The teapot form as a yellow lychee with green stem handle and spout with a leaf finial, the sugar bowl and cover formed as a yellow gourd with twin green stem handles terminating in leaves and berries and stem and leaves forming the finial on a deep purple cover, the cream pitcher formed as a thistle with bound twig handle and supported on undulating twig, the cups and saucers formed as yellow fruit with a turquoise interior, the body decorated with green stem and berries, the circular green leaf saucers decorated with leaves an blossoms with a central maroon medallion centred with a large white daisy with a yellow centre, the quatrefoil shaped tray with a green body and an elaborate yellow trellis with pierced panels of green leaves and pink berries. $20,000 - $30,000. A similar Tete-A-Tete was sold at Christies 26th November 2013 for $52,500

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45. A Charming Minton Majolica rabbits Bon Bon Dish c.1875, modeled 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, straight sided base, 9 ¾”w, 4 ½”h $800 - $1200

46. A mischievous and beautifully colored Minton Majolica cat milk pitcher c.1874, naturalistically modeled as a ginger, white and black cat, seated on its haunches, trapping a mouse under its right paw, its tail forming the handle. Patent registry design for 1874, shape no 1924. Height 10”. 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) For a similar example see ‘Majolica figures’ Helen Cunningham 1997, page 28. $3000 - $5000

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47. A wonderful and iconic Minton Majolica game tureen and cover c.1878, the base modeled as a decorative oval pâté mold in yellow, ochre, and blue, resting on a fixed basketwork tray or stand with rope handles, the cover with the heads of two hares and two mallard ducks realistically coloured and symmetrically arranged on a cobalt glazed dome studded with yellow florets. Impressed MINTONS with date cipher, Shape no 1990, 19”l. Illustrated on the front cover of the catalogue of the pioneering exhibition of Minton Majolica held at Jeremy Cooper Ltd, London in 1982 and affectionately referred to as the “Bunny Tureen”, this shape forms the centrepiece to a number of the most important Majolica collections. See also Karmason and Stacke, Majolica (1989), p. 48. $20,000 $30,000

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48. 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. $2500 - $3500

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49. A Minton Majolica Bon Bon Dish c.1870 Modelled as a white rabbit with pink eyes forming the handle and sat upon a green lettuce leaf forming the dish, 9” $800 - $1200

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51. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica ‘Woodpecker’ Vase c.1875 The Vase modelled as a brown tree trunk with turquoise interior, adorned with a large woodpecker, oak leaves, acorns and a butterfly, 7” $2000 - $2500

52. A Rare George Jones Majolica Butter Dish and Stand c.1875.

Shape No.3273. The brown glazed cover and stand modelled with stiff green acanthus leaves and a yellow rope twist border, a recumbent cow forming the handle, 7 1/2”d, 3 1/2”h $300 to $500 50. A George Jones Majolica ‘Cow’ Half Stilton Cheese Keeper c.1875. Shape no.2200 The turquoise 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), 9 1/2”h, 12 1/2”d $1200 - $1500

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53. A 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. Pg. 65 Cluett, 13”. $600 - $900

54. A Rare George Jones Majolica Desk Stand c.1875, modeled as a shaped cobalt tray with an orange border and supported on twig feet. Two birds nests surrounded by apple blossom for the ink pot holders, whilst two large smiling thrushes form the lids with a large looped branch between them forming the handle. Very few examples of this desk set with a cobalt blue ground have ever come onto the market, 10 ½”w $1200 - $1500

55. 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 nestled amongst ferns and grasses. Shape no 3371, 14”l, 8 ½”h. Design registered 27th December 1873. The famous George Jones ‘Full Nest’ game tureen is the essence of Victorian whimsy and romanticism that Majolica is loved for. An example graces the front cover of ‘Majolica’ Karmason and Stacke (2002) and pg 100, 14”l, 8”h. $10,000 - $15,000

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56. A Charming and Complete George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server c.1875 Pattern No.3423. The Dish modelled as a brown planked wood trugg with x framed twigs and cross bar forming the handle, all decorated with strawberries and leaves, the cream and sugar pots formed as planked wood, the ladle, cream spoon and sugar sifter formed from leaves and blossoms, 16”l, 8”h. It is rare to see this strawberry dish complete with accompanying three spoons. $2000 - $2500

57. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica Butter Dish and Stand c.1875. The round shaped bowl an cover decorated in a brown and green mottled bark with strawberry leaves and blossoms, a blue tit forming the handle to the cover the circular under plate with a wide border of bark, leaves and blossoms. 5”h, 7 1/4”d $800 - $1200

58. A Rare Pair of George Jones Majolica ‘Weaver Bird’ Vases c.1875 One Vase modelled as a birds nest with a large weaver bird swooping down to catch a beetle the other a moth, all held by a bunch of cattails and blossoms, all supported on an earthy ground domed base. It is rare to find the left and right of this design. 9 1/2” $2500 - $3500

59. A 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

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60. An Excellent Quality George Jones Majolica Europe Centrepiece 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 $3000 - $4000

61. Four Rare George Jones Four Continents Dessert Plates c.1875, designed as an overlapping large green border with a turquoise centre. This design of dessert plate was produced to compliment the Four Continents compotes, 8 3/4” $1500 - $2000

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62. A Very Rare and Important George Jones Majolica Four Continents Compote Depicting ‘Asia’ c.1875 One of only four known. Modelled as an palm tree tree supporting a turquoise coloured bowl with pink interior, underneath a two camels, one standing, the other recumbent,with a snake peering out from a hole, all on an earthy ground and supported by a circular pedestal base.

Of the compote from the George Jones ‘Continents’ series, the buffalo, the stag, the lion and the camel, the camel appears to be the hardest to find, 10”h, 10 1/2”d $20,000 - $25,000

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63. A George Jones Majolica Compote c.1875 Modelled as a tree trunk supporting a turquoise oval bowl with pink interior, a large fox beneath peering down at a rabbit looking out of a burrow, all supported on an oval earthy ground on a an orange glazed pedestal base. See pg 116 Dawes, 10”w, 7 3/4”h $3000 - $4000

64. A George Jones Majolica Compote c.1875. Pattern No: 3205 Modelled as a tree trunk supporting a turquoise oval bowl with pink interior, a hound beneath peering around the trunk at a partridge emerging from the undergrowth, all supported on an oval earthy ground on a an mottled glazed pedestal base. See pg 116 Dawes, 10”w, 7 3/4”h $3000 $4000

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65. An Excellent Quality George Jones Majolica Camel Flower Holder c.1872 Design Registered 23rd December 1871. Modelled as agree camel, a vase to either side modelled as a turquoise parcel bound with yellow rope surmounted by a deep pink and yellow glazed saddle, all above a a clump of green palm leaves and an oval earthy base scattered with green leaves, and supported supported on a orange glazed pedestal base. pg.46 Cluett, 9 1/2� $2000 - $2500

66. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica Donkey Condiment Set c.1875 Only one of three known.

Modelled as a grey donkey drinking from a yellow glazed trough forming the salt holder, the mottled green and brown amphora mustard and pepper pots supported in a yellow basket weave pannier over each side together with a turquoise drape, all supported on an earthy ground on an oval orange glazed pedestal base. $2000 - $3000

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67. A Pair of Minton Majolica ‘Spring’ Vases c.1875 Each baluster shaped cobalt blue vase decorated with white snowdrops and green leaves issuing from three bulb feet supports, 7” $2000 - $2500

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68. An Excellent Quality Three Piece George Jones Butter Dish and Cover c.1875, the two part spheroid shaped cobalt body, with turquoise interior, supported by three primrose plants and the lid with primrose plants and leaves with a butterfly handle. The circular under plate with a wide border of cobalt blue with yellow edging decorated with primrose flowers and leaves and with a turquoise centre, 5 ½”h, 7 ½”d $2000 - $3000

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69. Two Very Rare George Jones Majolica Japanese Style Posy Vases c.1875 Each modelled as a diamond shaped turquoise body framed with bamboo, each panel depicting Japanese style scenes of birds and plants, 6 3/4� $600 - $900

70. A George Jones Majolica Pitcher c.1875 Pattern No.3409 Registered design 8 December 1874. The Quatrefoil shaped turquoise body with panels of marshes and heron with a large conjoined bamboo handle, a deep cobalt collar and lip all supported on a cobalt pedestal base and all framed in bamboo. Pg 57 Cluett, $300 - $500

71. A Very Rare Pair Minton Majolica Bamboo Posy Vases c.1875 Each modelled as three conjoined turquoise glazed bamboo shoots decorated with green leaves, all supported n a brown earthy ground scattered with green leaves $800 - $1200

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72. A Beautiful Minton Majolica Mantle Vase c.1875, shape no 1759. Modeled as a cobalt, fluted trumpet shaped vase supported on a rocky ground, the body decorated with spiralling foxgloves. shape no 1759, date code 1873, 10 ½” $1200 - $1500

73. A George Jones Majolica Basket Weave Pitcher c.1878. Pattern No. 3576 Design Registered 30 Jan. 1878. The yellow basket weave squat body decorated with a large bunch of white blossoms and green leaves, the neck, spout and square sectioned handle glazed in cobalt blue and a turquoise interior, 5 1/4” $200 - $300

74. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica Box and Cover c.1875 Pattern No. 3285 Only known example. The cobalt blue body decorated with large green gourd leaves and framed within a brown stem foot rim and top edge, the lid with a green gourd handle, 7 1/2”, 5 1/2” x 4” $500 - $800

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75. A Stunning and Very Rare Pair of Large George Jones Majolica Orchid Moonflasks c.1875 Each modelled as a cobalt blue moon vases profusely decorated with orchids issuing from four clusters of bulbs forming the feet, the collar with a band of stylized leaves, and turquoise geometric design to the flared neck, 14 1/2� $8000 - $12000

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76. A Large George Jones Majolica ‘lily pad’ jardiniere c.1875 Pattern No. 3326 the straight sided turquoise body modeled with lily leaves, blossoms, cattails, large bird, and dragonflies with a thick band of orange glaze to the top and foot rims with a pink interior, 15 1/2”h, 17”d $2000 - $2500

77. An Excellent Quality George Jones Majolica Calla Lily Jardiniere c.1875 Pattern No.3567, Registered design 15th October 1877. The turquoise ground bulbous body decorated with swallows and large applied calla lilies and leaves issuing from three large green leaf pad feet, the upper rim decorated in orange with a pink interior, 13 1/2”h, 12”d $1200 - $1500

78. A Large and Iconic George Jones Java Sparrow Jardiniere c.1875.

The bulbous cobalt blue body decorated with large have sparrow with outstretched wings amongst brightly glazed lilies all supported on three large green leafy pad feet, the shaped top edge with a yellow glaze, the interior turquoise, 14”h, 15”d $1200 - $1500

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79. A Very Rare George Jones ‘Daisy’ Tea Kettle c.1875. Only known example. The cobalt blue body with high arched handle decorated with white daisies in grasses, the cover with an open white daisy finial. The strong graphic Japanese inspired design suggests that this teapot was designed by Horace, George Jones son, who studied under, amongst others, Christopher Dresser ( the father of Modernism) whilst attending the Government School of Design, 6”h $3000 - $5000

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80. A Rare George Jones Daisy Sugar Bowl and Cream pitcher c.1875 Only known examples. Each with cobalt blue bodies decorated with white daises and green grass, the sugar bowl lacking cover. $600 - $900

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81. A George Jones Daisy and Banana Leaf Cachepot c.1875 Pattern No. 5219 The straight sided mottled green and brown bark body decorated with large sprays of green banana leafs and white daisies, 8”h, 9”d $600 - $900

82. A George Jones Majolica ‘Picket Fence and Daisy’ Full Stilton, Cheese Keeper c.1875. The domed turquoise lid decorated with daisies and long grass around a picket fence, the handle formed of twig terminating in blossoms, berries and leaves, the turquoise blue under plate decorated with a border of picket fence, daisies, wheat and grass, 13”H, 12”D $1200 - $1500

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83. A George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server c.1875 Pattern No. 3501 Design registered 19th Feb. 1876. Modeled as a large green water lily scattered with strawberry plants on a cobalt basket, with two large white lilies forming the cream and sugar bowls, two brown stems bound together with yellow string forming the handle, 11”, Pg.65 $600 - $900

84. A rare Cobalt George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server c.1877, shape 3546, of lozenge form with a small oval well at each end fitted with a sugar bowl or cream jug, all molded with fruiting strawberry plants against a ground glazed in cobalt blue, the double-strap handle glazed in brown and arching above the central dish, the sugar bowl and the cream jug each with a twisted-branch handle and a turquoise glazed interior. For a similar example see Karmason Stacke page 94, 2002, 14 1/4” $1500 - $2000

85. A George Jones Apple Blossom Muffin Dish and Cover .1875 Pattern No.3299 The domed cobalt blue lid and underplate decorated with brightly coloured apple blossom and leaves, two conjoined branches handle forming the handle, 5 1/2”h, 10 1/4”d $800 - $1200

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86. A George Jones Majolica Apple Blossom Tete-a-Tete c.1875 Pattern No.3304 The teapot, sugar bowl, milk pitcher and cups and saucers each with a cobalt blue ground and decorated with a waist of brown basket weave and brightly glazed apple blossom and leaves to the upper half, the quatrefoil shaped tray with a wide border of brown basket weave and apple blossom with a quatrefoil mottled green and brown panel to the centre. $2000 - $3000

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87. A Majolica Swan and Egg Pitcher attributed to John Bevington c.1875 The Cobalt blue body molded as an egg supported on a circular base, the neck spout and handle formed as an open backed swan, 8� $200 - $300

88. A George Jones Storks Garden Seat c.1875 The cobalt blue barrel shaped body decorated with a large Japanese style pond fauna and large white heron, the top formed as woven rafia, 19� $2000 - $3000

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89. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Swan Posy Vase c.1875 Only known example. Modelled as an open backed white swan with an orange beak and feet with a turquoise interior, 6 1/2” $1500 - $2000

90. A George Jones Majolica ‘Doves’ Centrepiece c.1875. Modelled as a cobalt blue oval shaped bowl with turquoise interior, the body decorated with laurel swags bound with white 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 $2000 - $2500

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91. A Copeland Majolica lotus pitcher c.1875, designed as a four sided pitcher with arched panels with pale brown ground and borders of cobalt blue, each panel with a large stylised lotus leaf and flower, the canted corners with a turquoise palm leaf Pg.118 Karmason Stacke, 7 3/4” $500 - $800

92. A Copeland Majolica lotus pitcher c.1875, designed as a four sided pitcher with arched panels with pale brown ground and borders of cobalt blue, each panel with a large stylised lotus leaf and flower, the canted corners with a turquoise palm leaf Pg.118 Karmason Stacke, 7 3/4” $500 - $800

93. A Very Rare Copeland Primrose vase c.1875 The cobalt blue straight sided vase designed with bold green primrose leaves and yellow blossoms all upon a circular yellow glazed base, 7” $600 - $900

94. A Very Rare Copeland Majolica Primrose Cheese dish and Cover c.1875 Only two known examples. The cobalt blue domed lid and underplate glazed in cobalt blue and profusely decorated with primrose leaves and yellow blossoms, 11 1/2”d, 10”h $3000 - $5000

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95. A Very Rare and Important Copeland Majolica ‘1876 Memorial’ Vase c.1875 Produced as a souvenir for the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, the vase modelled as three back to back grey eagles guarding the American Flag with spears and 3 cobalt blue shields. Written on two of the shields ‘1876 Centennial Memorial’ and ‘Washington the Father of Our Country’ to the third. All is supported on a mottled green and brown circular pedestal base. The Copeland 1876 Memorial Vase is the most coveted example of Copeland’s Majolica production, 9 3/4” $6000 - $8000

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96. A Griffen Smith and Hill Etruscan Majolica Lily Pattern Vase c.1880 The body modelled as a cluster of green leaves , the neck formed of white petals, all with a pink interior, 4” $200 - $300

103. A Griffen Smith and Hill Etruscan Majolica Begonia Basket c.1880 The oval shaped yellow ground tray with a brown basket trellis border and a central large green and brown begonia leaf with a high arched brown basket handle decorated with green leave, 12 1/4”w, 6”h $200 - $300

97. A Griffen Smith and Hill Etruscan Majolica Oak Pattern Soap Dish and Cover c.1880. The oval yellow basket weave box and cover decorated with oak leaves and acorns, the handle formed as branch, 5 1/4”w, 3 3/4”h $300 - $500

98. A Griffen Smith and Hill Etruscan Majolica Oak Pattern Vase c.1880 The straight sided yellow basket weave body decorated with oak leaves and acorns, all with a pink interior 4 3/4” $200 - $300

99. A Griffen Smith and Hill Etruscan Majolica Celery Vase c.1880.

The flared body modelled as upright celery held within a yellow ring, all supported on a circular base, 8 ½ $200 - $300

100. Griffen Smith and Hill Etruscan Majolica Bread Tray c.1880 The circular tray decorated with a green and brown centre with a French blue border decorated with a running band of ears of wheat, leaves all with a yellow borders, 11 1/2” $200 - $300

101. Griffen Smith and Hill Etruscan Majolica Lion Vase c.1880 The mottled green and cobalt blue amphora with three lion masks above three paw feet, all supported on a trefoil pedestal base, 7” $400 - $600

102. Griffen Smith and Hill Etruscan Majolica Butterfly Butter Dish and Cover c.1880 The circular fluted cover and underplate decorated in a brown glaze, the top with a circular panel of yellow and green alternating squares within a border of green leaves and white blossoms, the finial formed as an open winged butterfly 8”d $200 - $300

105. A Griffen Smith and Hill Etruscan Majolica Lily and Swan Sardine Dish. c.1880 The rectangular cobalt blue box and cover decorated with water lilies within a rope twist border, the handle formed as a white swan. $200 - $300

104. A Very Rare Griffen Smith and Hill Etruscan Majolica Butterfly Wall Pocket c.1880 Modelled as a grey butterfly with outstretched wings coloured in yellow, white, grey and brown glazes, 7 1/2” $300 - $500

106. A Griffen Smith and Hill Etruscan Majolica Shell and Seaweed Salad Bowl c.1880 The bowl formed of pink and brown clm shells between fronds of seaweed and with a pink interior, all supported on a circular cushioned base decorated with a running band of pale yellow cockle shells, 8 1/4”d $200 - $400

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107. A George Jones Majolica ‘Park’ pitcher c.1875 Pattern No. 3457 26th June 1875. Modeled as tree trunk decorated with horse chesnut leaves and blossoms and 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

108. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica Triple Cattail Posy Vase c.1875 Modelled as three open top cattails decorated with long grasses and blossoms, all supported on a bed of leaves over oval earthy ground cushioned base, 6 1/2” $300 - $500

109. A Rare George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server c.1875 Pattern No. 3501.

Design registered 19th Feb. 1876. Modeled as a large green water lily scattered with strawberry plants on a brown basket, with two large white lilies forming the cream and sugar bowls, two brown stems bound together with yellow string forming the handle, 11”, Pg.65. This design is rarely seen with brown basket border. $300 - $400

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110. A Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Calla Lily’ Pitcher c.1875 The brown 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 1/2” $300 - $500

111. A Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Calla Lily’ Pitcher c.1875 The brown 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 1/2” $300 - $500

112. A Rare George Jones Majolica ‘Calla Lily’ Cachepot c.1875 The brown basket weave body decorated with calla lilies and leaves with yellow rope twist to the top edge. Pg.95 Karmason Stacke, 10 1/2”d, 9”h $500 - $800

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113. A Very Rare and Elegant T.C. Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Flower Basket c.1880 The turquoise ground 18th century porcelain style basket decorated with green leaves and berries, the underside formed as brown conch with a yellow scrolling acanthus border and high arched handle. $400 - $600

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114. A George Jones Majolica ‘Doves’ Centrepiece c.1875. Modelled as a turquoise 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 $2000 - $2500

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115. A George Jones Majolica Chestnut Leaf Dessert Plate c.1870 Pattern 2501. The circular body modelled as pink napkin covered in a large green chestnut leaf all within an orange glazed border, 9” $200 - $300

116. A George Jones Majolica Chestnut Leaf Dessert Plate c.1870 Pattern 2501. The circular body modelled as turquoise blue napkin covered in a large green chestnut leaf all within an orange glazed border, 9” $200 - $300

117. A Rare George Jones Basket Weave Wall Pocket c.1875 Pattern No. 3273 . Modelled as a lobed turquoise basket framed within sections of brown branch also forming the hanging hole at the top, 11” $300 - $500

118. George Jones Majolica Game Pie Dish and Cover c.1875 Pattern No. 2296. The turquoise body decorated with hanging nets and hunting trophies all within a yellow rope twist border, the brown glazed lid decorated with a bed of ferns, the handle formed as a recumbent fox. Pg. 47 Cluett, 11”w, 8”h $1500 - $2000

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119. A George Jones Majolica Chestnut Leaf Dessert Plate c.1870 Pattern 2501. The circular body modelled as pink napkin covered in a large green chestnut leaf all within an orange glazed border, 9” $200 - $300

120. A George Jones Majolica Chestnut Leaf Dessert Plate c.1870 Pattern 2501. The circular body modelled as pink napkin covered in a large green chestnut leaf all within an orange glazed border, 9” $200 - $300

121. A Large George Jones Wild Rose Pitcher c.1875 The straight sided turquoise blue bark body decorated with bold green leaves and white and pink wild roses, the handle formed of branch, all with a pink interior, 9” $300 - $400

122. A George Jones Majolica Basket Weave Pitcher c.1878 Pattern No. 3576 Design Registered 30 Jan. 1878. The yellow basket weave squat body decorated with a large bunch of white blossoms and green leaves, the neck, spout and square sectioned handle glazed in turquoise blue and a pink interior.Pg. 68 Cluett, 8” $300 - $400

123. A George Jones Majolica ‘Iris’ Pitcher c.1875 Shape no. 2509. The pink ground body molded with Irises and water lilies all within rope twist to the foot rim and top edge, the brown glazed handle bound with orange rope, 6” $300 - $400

124. A George Jones Majolica ‘Iris’ Pitcher c.1875 Shape no. 2509. The pink ground body molded with Irises and water lilies all within rope twist to the foot rim and top edge, the brown glazed handle bound with orange rope, 5” $300 - $400

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125. A Rare and Desirable George Jones Chestnut Pitcher c.1875 Registered design 14th Oct. 1868. The baluster shaped pink ground body decorated with large green chestnut leaves and blossoms, branch forming the foot rim, top edge and the turquoise ribbon bound handle, 10” $800 - $1200

125a. A Large and Impressive Minton Majolica ‘Lily Pad and Bullrush’ Salmon Server c.1875 Modelled as an oval platter of floating lily pads and blossoms with a border of over lapping bullrushes.

Provenance: Marilyn Karmason. A similar example illustrated in the London International Exhibition Catalogue 1862. $4000 - $6000

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126. A Pair of Monumental Minton Majolica Stork and Heron Flower Vases c.1875 Designed by Christian Henk and Paul Comolera. Both stork and heron standing on one leg atop a rocky ground, the stork with an eel clasped in it’s beak with a frog beneath his foot and the heron with a fish between it’s beak, the flower vases formed as a flared bunch of reeds, bullrushes and lily pads, all stood upon a circular dark green base. The heron with the rare inscribed ‘P. Comolera’ to the base, Pg. 55 Karmason Stacke, 41”h $12,000 - $15,000

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127. A Striking Holdcroft Majolica Thirteen Piece ‘Fish’ Service c.1875 All with turquoise ground and decorated with a single fish to the centre and within a border of cattails, 26” platter, 8 1/2” plates $3000 - $5000

128. A large Holdroft Majolica Heron Flower Vase c.1875 Modelled as heron standing on one leg with a fish between it’s beak, the flower vases formed as a flared bunch of reeds, leaves and cattails all upon circular dark green base. Pg.103 Karmason Stacke, 30” $3000 - $5000

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129. A George Jones Majolica Shell Sardine Box and Cover c.1875 Pattern No.1848. Modelled as a turquoise flared box decorated with sea fauna and a flared stylized shell foot rim, the lid surmounted by a large clam shell and seaweed with a shell twist handle. $600 - $900

130. George Jones Majolica Shrimper Plate c.1875 Modeled with a central circular panel depicting a girl with a fishing net stood in the sea with a sailing boat in the distance set against a sky of clouds all with a wide brown border of sea shells and seaweed, 9 1/4” $600 - $900

131. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica Lobster Pate Box and Cover on Stand c.1875 The oval yellow basket weave dish and stand decorated with sea weed all within a brown rope twist border, the stand with twin rope handles, the brown cover surmounted by a large pink lobster on a bed of seaweed forming the handle. $2000 - $3000

132. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica Shell Sardine Box and Cover c.1875 Pattern No.1848. Modelled as a cobalt flared box decorated with sea fauna and a flared stylized shell foot rim, the lid surmounted by a large clam shell and seaweed with a shell twist handle. This is the only known cobalt example of this design known. $600 - $900

133. A Very Rare T.C Brown Westmead Moore and Co. Crab Pate Box c.1875 Only known example. Modelled as a pink crab on a cobalt blue and grey rocky ground decorated with scattered shells and sea weed, the crabs shell forming the lid and a green shell twist forming the handle, 7 1/2”w, 2 1/2”h $3000 - $5000

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134. A Minton Majolica Sardine Dish and Cover. c.1875 The cobalt blue body decorated with sea weed, a group of fish on a bed of reeds to the cover forming the handle. $600 - $900

135. A Minton Majolica Revolving Oyster Stand c.1875 Modeled as a tiers of oyster shells connected with green seaweed and surmounted by three fish forming the handle, all above a a shaped circular seaweed and shell decorated base. The revolving mechanism working perfectly, pg.144 Jones, 11”h $2000 - $3000

136. A William Brownfield Majolica Fish Teapot c.1875 After a Japanese pewter original. Modeled as a comical grey glazed fish in the turquoise sea, a wave forming the handle, 7 1/2”l, 5”h $800 - $1200

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137. A Holdcroft Majolica Sardine Dish and Cover, c.1875 The turquoise ground body decorated with fish and sea fauna to the corners of the fixed base with a border of seaweed to the top edge, the cover surmounted by a group of fish on a bed of reeds forming the handle $500 - $800

138. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica Lobster Pate Box and Cover c.1875 Pattern No. 1288. Modeled as a turquoise woven basket within a border of yellow bamboo, the weed and reeds covered lid, a pink lobster forming the handle $600 - $900

139. A Rare George Jones Seafood Centrepiece c.1875 Formed as thee conjoined pink glazed clam shells, with three fantastic grey dolphins with green heads, their tails supporting a posy holder of yellow clam shells with a lavender interior, all supported on three mottled green and brown clam shell feet, 9 1/2�h, 12�w $800 - $1200

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140. A Minton Majolica Strawberry Dish c.1875 Modeled as a white scallop shell with ochre edging, decorated with trailing strawberry plants a separate turquoise cream compartment, 8” $200 - $300

141. A Minton Majolica Strawberry Dish c.1875 Modeled as a white scallop shell with ochre edging, decorated with trailing strawberry plants a separate turquoise cream compartment, 8” $200 - $300

142. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Strawberry Dish c.1875 The oval brown dish decorated with a lavender napkin with a white scallop edge with yellow piping, strawberry plants to one end together with a turquoise glazed separate cream compartment, 11 1/2” $300 - $400

143. A George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server with a single cream spoon c.1875 Pattern No.3217.

The turquoise oval dish with a circular hole for the sugar bowl and cream pitcher at each end profusely decorated with strawberry plants and strawberries, with a yellow edge. The cream pitcher, sugar bowl and spoon, decorated with overlapping green leaves handles, 14 1/2” $300 - $500

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144. A Minton Majolica Strawberry Dish c.1875 Modeled as a cobalt scallop shell with ochre edging, decorated with trailing strawberry plants a separate turquoise cream compartment, 8” $200 - $300

145. A Minton Majolica Strawberry Dish c.1875 Modeled as a pink scallop shell with ochre edging, decorated with trailing strawberry plants a separate turquoise cream compartment, 8” $300 - $400

146. A Minton Majolica Strawberry Dish c.1875 Modeled as a maroon scallop shell with ochre edging, decorated with trailing strawberry plants a separate turquoise cream compartment, 8” $200 - $300

147. A Minton Majolica Strawberry Dish c.1875 Modeled as a turquoise scallop shell with ochre edging, decorated with trailing strawberry plants a separate turquoise cream compartment, 8” $200 - $300

148. A Minton Majolica Strawberry Dish c.1875 Modeled as a brown scallop shell with ochre edging, decorated with trailing strawberry plants a separate turquoise cream compartment, 8” $200 - $300

149. A Minton Majolica Strawberry Dish c.1875 Modeled as a white scallop shell with ochre edging, decorated with trailing strawberry plants a separate turquoise cream compartment, 8” $200 - $300

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150. A pair of Minton Majolica parrots depicting ‘War and Peace’ c.1890 Each modeled as parrot perched on a tree stump with bright green feathers, one parrot with plumage up depicting ‘War’, and the other with plumage down depicting ‘Peace’, 12” and 14”. $600 - $900

152. A Very Rare Minton Majolica parrot c.1870 Modeled as a white parrot with a bright yellow plume perched on a tree stump. The Minton parrots were produced in two series, one series in 1870 and then we reissued c.1890. This white parrot is from the first and much rarer series c.1870, 13” $300 - $400

151. A Minton Majolica parrot c.1890 Modeled as parrot perched on a tree stump with bright green feathers and an ocher glazed plume, 14” $300 - $400

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153. A George Jones Bamboo Pitcher c.1870 Pattern No. 3256. The body and angular handle formed as bamboo with green leaves, all with a turquoise interior, 6 1/2” $200 - $300

155. A Rare George Jones Pony Lily and Cattail Posy Holder c.1875 Pattern No.3395. Modeled as four upright lily pads forming a flower holder with pink interior, all supported by cattails and with a lily pad footed base, 5 1/2” $800 - $1200

154. A Pair of English Majolica Hand and Pineapple Posy Vases c.1875 Probably Adams and Co. Each vase modelled as a hand holding a naturalistically colored pineapple, 10” $300 - $500

156. A Rare Minton Hops Pitcher c.1875 Modeled as a French blue coopered barrel decorated with hops, leaves and branches issuing from a branch handle, 7 1/2” $200 - $300

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157. A Rare Minton Sunflower Tray c.1875 after an 18th century Chelsea Porcelain original. Modeled as a sunflower with a green stem handle bound with a pink ribbon, 7” $200 - $300

159. A Rare Minton Majolica Sailor Tobacco Jar c.1870 Modelled as a sailor drinking from a tankard with pipe in his other hand forming the handle of a jar formed as coiled rope, 9” $600 - $900

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158. A Rare Minton Sunflower Tray c.1875 after an 18th century Chelsea Porcelain original. Modeled as a sunflower with a green stem handle bound with a pink ribbon, 7” $200 - $300

160. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Renaissance Revival Ewer c.1875 Only known example. The shaped cobalt blue body decorated with vine leaves issuing from a graceful arched branch handle, a leave forming the top edge and pouring lip, all supported on a circular pedestal base with a thin brown border, 9 1/2” $700 - $900

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161. An Iconic George Jones Majolica Large Size Punch Bowl c.1875 Modelled as a cross legged Mr Punch laying on his back supporting a large bowl formed as half an orange decorated with holly leaves and berries, all supported on a circular mottled earthy ground pedestal base, 13�d, 10�h $4000 - $6000

162. A Charming Miniature Complete Perret Gentil, Menton, TeteA-Tete c.1880 Comprising of a teapot and cover, sugar bowl and cover, milk pitcher, two cups and saucers and a tray, all except the tray, modelled as an orange with branch handles and orange blossom finials. Not to be confused with Minton, Perret Gentil was a French manufacturer for the French town of Menton. $200 - $300

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163. A Magnificent Monumental Minton Majolica Pedestal in the Neo Classical Style c.1875 The three sided canted cornered body with three large rams head and laurel swags beneath the trefoil top, the canted corners decorated with panels of turquoise cabochon and an apron with a deep scrolling border border all supported by three bold acanthus scrolls with hoof feet. $3000 - $4000

164. A Magnificent Monumental Minton Majolica Pedestal in the Neo Classical Style c.1875 The three sided canted cornered body with three large rams head and laurel swags beneath the trefoil top, the canted corners decorated with panels of turquoise cabochon and an apron with a deep scrolling border border all supported by three bold acanthus scrolls with hoof feet. $3000 - $4000

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Lot 164 & Lot 165 (sold separately)

165. A monumental and impressive Minton Majolica jardiniere c.1875 The large turquoise bowl with female masks to the front and back and two cross armed fauns sat on the shoulders, both holding a garlands of acanthus, all supported on a pedestal base with four large scrolls glazed in orange, green, and white with a pink interior, 27�h, 27�w $2000 - $3000

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165a. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica Blackamoor Calling Card Table. c1875 Modelled as a kneeling blackamoor dressed in a turquoise blue gown and elegant red slippers, beneath a small circular green and brown mottled tray, all supported on a mottled green and brown rocky ground with green leaves and red berries, 27� $6000 - $8000

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165b. A Magnificent and Very Rare Minton Majolica Satyr Pedestal c.1860 Designed by Albert Carrier Belleuse. Modelled as a trefoil shaped stand decorated with a deep laurel band to the bottom edge below an oval panel with maiden mask framed with a garland of laurel with pink ribbon and a large relaxing bearded satyr laying in a bed of acanthus and supported by a large scroll foot, all with a green gadrooned top edge. Originally designed to support the important Minton Majolica blackamoor figure, the pedestals could be purchased separately. $3000 - $4000

Etching of The Monumental Minton Majolica Blackamoor Jardiniere showing the satyr pedestal, Paris Universelle 1867

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166. A Rare Pair of Wedgwood Majolica Net Jewel Stands c.1865 Each modelled as a putto dragging a fishing net, all on an oval rocky ground with an orange bordered pedestal base, 8”l, 5”h $600 - $900

167. Rare Pair of George Jones Faun and Conch Vases c.1875 Each Modelled as a faun with vines in its hair and clutching a turquoise conch shell draped with a pink ribbon and sat upon a brown rocky ground with scattered bunches of grapes and leaves and all supported on a circular cushioned base with a deep turquoise frieze decorated with grapes and vine. An etching in the Art Journal Catalogue of the International Exhibition 1871 shows single version of this vase. Pg.45 Cluett, 9” $1200 - $1500

Etching taken from the ‘Art Journal Catalogue of the International Exhibition 1871’

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168. A Minton Majolica‘Marine’ Vase. c.1875 Shape no. 526. Probably designed by Albert Carrier Belleuse. 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” $1200 - $1500

169. A Minton Majolica‘Marine’ Vase. c.1875 Shape no. 526. Probably designed by Albert Carrier Belleuse. 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” $1200 - $1500

170. A Rare and Impressive Minton Majolica Centrepiece C.1875 Modelled as a fantastic boat with a large twin tallied merman forming the figure head, to the stern, a lions head omitting a sea creature from it’s mouth to form a handle and laurel swags and cobalt blue ribbon hung at both ends, all above sea green waves and an oval pedestal base. Possibly designed by Piere Emile Jeannest, 26”l, 11”h $2000 - $3000

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171. A Very Rare and Large Pair of Minton Majolica Figural Putti ‘The Grape Bearers’ c.1855 Designed by Albert Carrier Belleuse. Shape No: 312, 313 One of only two pairs known. Each modelled as a smiling putto adorned with vine and bear skins, one holding pan pipes and a cymbal, the other a tambourine and all stood upon a domed circular rocky ground, 16” $2000 - $3000

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172. An Important Monumental Minton Majolica Renaissance Revival Cistern and Liner c.1860 All in the Della Robbia style.

Probably designed by Piere Emille Jeanest. The large oval French blue bowl with a large rams head to each side, green tendrils and vine leaves omitting from both sides of each, the liner with a deep border of scrolling tendrils above turquoise glazed fluting around a central oval medallion of stylized leaves and tendrils, the bowl and liner sat on the backs, at both ends, of a large putto omitting from large acanthus scrolls, the scrolls forming the support for all above and all sat upon a deep oval pedestal base with a broad band of cabochon and ogee arched panels and stylized leaves and blossoms, an undecorated band of maroon, one of green and one of orange to the outer edge and foot rim. Sometimes referred to as a Baptismal Font, the shape is listed in the Minton shape books as ‘ cistern’. Few examples of this monumental exhibition piece exist and those that do, rarely have retained the large liner. An example can be seen in the stereographic view of the display of the London retailer, A.B.Daniell and Sons at the Philadelphia 1876 Centennial Exhibition. $8000 - $12000

Removable Della Robbia inspired liner

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173. A Beautiful Pair of Minton Majolica Neo-Classical style Jardinieres c.1860 Probably designed by Albert Carrier Belleuse.Shape no.766. The round turquoise body with two laurel leaf ribbon bow handles beneath a rim of brightly glazed cabochon with sea scrolls and Greek key design to the shoulders , all supported on a pedestal base decorated with spiral fluting. Similar examples were shown at the London International Exhibition 1862, 14”h, 17”w $3000 - $4000

175. Minton Majolica ‘Garden Pot-Rams Head Festoon’ c.1860 Designed by Baron Carlos Marchetti.The cobalt spirally fluted body hung with swags of fruit and flowers from rams-head handles.14 1/2”h, 19”w. This design was first exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition, listed as the ‘festoon garden pot’. An etching is included in the Official Catalogue of the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, 1851 $800 - $1200

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174. A large and impressive Minton Majolica Jardiniere c.1875 Shape no. 1366. The turquoise glazed body decorated lion head masks issuing garlands of fruit and nuts draped around a flower head and tied with a pink bow, all supported by three bearded men separated with cornucopia on a circular cobalt blue pedestal base, 20”h, 15”w. Pg 58 Karmason Stacke. $1500 - $2000

176. A Beautiful Minton Majolica Neo-Classical style Jardinieres c.1860 Probably designed by Albert Carrier Belleuse.Shape no.766. The round cobalt blue body with two laurel leaf ribbon bow handles beneath a rim of brightly glazed cabochon with sea scrolls and Greek key design to the shoulders , all supported on a pedestal base decorated with spiral fluting. Similar examples were shown at the London International Exhibition 1862, 14”h, 18”w $800 - $1200

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177. Minton Majolica ‘Garden Pot-Rams Head Festoon’ c.1860 designed by Baron Carlos Marchetti.The cobalt spirally fluted body hung with swags of fruit and flowers from rams-head handles. This design was first exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition, listed as the ‘festoon garden pot’. An etching is included in the Official Catalogue of the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, 1851 $800 - $1200

178. A Minton Majolica Mantle Bowl. c.1860 Modelled two back to back winged putti, holding laurel swags and supporting a shaped oval mottled dish in Palissy style, beneath, two white turtle doves, all upon a shaped oval pedestal base, 10 3/4”w, 7”h. A similar example was shown at the London International Exhibition 1862, an etching of which can be seen in The Art Journal illustrated catalogue of the International Exhibition, 1862. $400 - $600

179. A Minton Majolica Mantle Bowl. c.1860 Modelled two back to back winged putti, holding laurel swags and supporting a shaped oval faux agate dish, beneath, two white turtle doves, all upon a shaped oval pedestal base, 10 3/4”w, 7”h. A similar example was shown at the London International Exhibition 1862, an etching of which can be seen in The Art Journal illustrated catalogue of the International Exhibition, 1862. $400 - $600

180. A Minton Majolica Winecooler c.1860 The bulbous cobalt blue spiralling fluted body with lions head masks, the mouths omitting laurel swag connected to twin faun handles to both, a deep maroon frieze decorated with oak leaves and acorns beneath a thick laurel top edge, all supported on a maroon circular pedestal base with a laurel foot rim, 10-1/2”h. $600 - $900

181. A Minton Majolica Mantle Bowl. c.1860 Modelled two back to back winged putti, holding laurel swags and supporting a shaped oval cobalt blue dish with turquoise interior, beneath, two white turtle doves, all upon a shaped oval pedestal base, 10 3/4”w, 7”h. A similar example was shown at the London International Exhibition 1862, an etching of which can be seen in The Art Journal illustrated catalogue of the International Exhibition, 1862. $400 - $600

182. A Minton Majolica Renaissance Revival ‘Bacchus’ Vase c.1875 The urn shaped French blue body molded with three satyr masks and festoons of pendant fruit, suspending rope-twist swags above gadrooned lower section supported by circular pedestal base, 13 1/2”h. A monumental version was shown at the London International Exhibition 1862 $600 - $900

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183. A Very Rare and Magnificent Pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica Models of Saker Falcons c.1880 Only known examples. Each beautifully molded and naturalistically coloured as a life size male and female falcon perched upon a rocky ground. These stunning Majolica models represent the greatest quality of the short lived manufacturers Hugo Lonitz of Neuhaldensleben, Germany. There is only one other piece of Lonitz Majolica that compares to the elegance and stature of this wonderful pair of birds of prey which is a life size falcon (h.23�) which was sold at Christies, New York 22 November 2011, lot 248 $56,250. $30,000 - $40,000

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The Saker Falcon is the national bird of Hungary and known as ‘Turul’ in Hungarian mythology. Originally from Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Balkans, the Saker Falcon, known for its beauty, strength and speed, has been used for falconry for thousands of years.

In the Middle East where falconry is a national sport, the Saker Falcon is the most celebrated bird. As is the case with other birds of prey, the female Saker is larger than the male.

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184. A Extremely Rare and Charming Majolica Hugo Lonitz Fox and Duck Fern holder. c.1875 Modeled as sawn tree trunk supported by branches, the body adorned with bright green fern leaves with a mischievous fox at each end spying on two unsuspecting mallard duck, all with a turquoise interior, 16”w, 5 ½”h $3000 - $5000

185. An Extremely Rare and Charming Majolica Hugo Lonitz Fox and Duck Fern holder. c.1875 Modeled as sawn tree trunk supported by branches, the body adorned with bright green fern leaves with a mischievous fox at each end spying on two unsuspecting mallard duck, all with a turquoise interior, 16”w, 5 ½”h $3000 - $5000

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186. A Very Rare and Excellent Quality Large Hugo Lonitz Wall Appliqué c.1880 Modelled as a game bird mounted on an original wooden hanging bracket to the rear, 23”w, 16”h $2000 - $2500

187. A Hugo Lonitz Game Bird Planter Pedestal c.1880 Modeled as two partridges amongst foliage under front of a tree, oak leaves and acorns forming the the pot holder above, all supported on a rocky ground pedestal, 12 1/2” $800 - $1200

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188. A Large Yose’ A. Cuhna Majolica ‘Monkey and snake teapot ’ c.1885 Modelled as a monkey wearing a pointed hat sat on a coiled snake and clutching it around the neck forming the spout and handle, 12” $800 - $1200

189. A Large Manuel Mafra Majolica ‘Monkey and snake teapot ’ c.1885 Modelled as a monkey wearing a flat cap sat on a coiled snake and clutching it around the neck forming the spout and handle, 11 1/4” $800 - $1200

190. A Large Francisco Gomez De Avelar Majolica ‘Monkey and snake teapot ’ c.1885 Modelled as a monkey wearing a pointed hat sat on a coiled snake and clutching it around the neck forming the spout and handle, 12 1/2” $800 - $1200

191. A Very Rare Manuel Mafra Majolica Brown Cabbage and Snake Teapot c.1880 Only known example. Modeled as a brown cabbage, a grey snake wrapped around the base forming the handle and spout. This design is more commonly seen with green cabbage leaves, this brown leaf version has not been seen before, 8 1/2” $800 - $1200

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192. A Pair of Jose’ A Cuhna Majolica Monkey Wall Pockets c.1880 Each modelled as a grey monkey climbing a palm tree, half a coconut forming the pocket and the palm tree the back plate, 8” $400 - $600

193. A Very Rare and Amusing Gentleman Turkey Tobacco Jar and Cover c.1880 Probably Victor Barbizet.

Modelled as a turkey dressed in a green overcoat and holding a pocket watch in one hand and a top hat forming the match holder in the other, his head and shoulders forming the cover, all stood upon a square pedestal base.

Possibly making reference to Turkey’s huge production and export of tobacco in the 19th century. $800 - $1200

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194. A Very Rare and Large Manuel Mafra Majolica Lobster Wall Plaque c.1875 Only one known example. Modeled as an oval pale yellow tray with a border of green leaves, mollusc and fish with a large pink lobster facing downwards and towards a fish between its claws, with hanging to the rear, 22 1/2” x 14” $3000 - $5000

195. A Very Rare and Whimsical Majolica Basket Wall Hanging c.1880 Probably Manuel Mafra. Modeled as a yellow straw tray with green twist handles and two grey mice either side of large loaf of bread, 9”

196. A Large and Impressive Raphael Bordalo Pinheiro Lobster Wall Plaque c.1890 The large deep circular bowl bowl with a large red lobster sat on a bed of lettuce leaves. A Similar example in the Pinheiro Museum, Lisbon, Portugal. $2000 - $2500

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197. A Good Jose Cuhna Palissy Ware Dish c.1875 Modelled as a grass covered circular dish with a large snake peering at a large lizard emerging from a grotto, a smaller lizard and various insects around the outside edge, 9 1/2” $400 - $600

199. A Large and Excellent Quality Jose’ Cuhna Palissy Ware Dish c.1875 The large and deep circular grass covered dish with two large undulating snakes, one attacking a large lizard appearing from a grotto, the border scattered with large frog and various insects, 15 1/2” $1200 - $1500

198. An Interesting Manuel Mafra Palissy Ware Vase. c1880 The baluster shaped brown glazed body with applied lizards and insects and two large snake handles connected to a collar of grass above a fret work neck, 15” $1200 - $1500

200. A Large and Excellent Quality Manual Mafra Palissy Ware Vase c.1875 The round bellied, brown glazed body with tall trumpet neck and applied with various lizards, moths and shell with twin coiled snake handles, 13” $800 - $1200

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201. A Very Rare, Monumental and Excellent Quality Manuel Mafra Palissy Ware Urn and Cover c.1875 The baluster shaped brown glazed body decorated through with large lizards, moths and insects with a yellow glazed vine branching up and across the body terminating in green leaves and purple grapes,with two very large coiled snake handles and the tall collar decorated with tendrils and frogs, all below a domed brown gazed lid surmounting by a large coiling snake fighting a large green lizard. This vase represents one of only four or five other known examples of Monumental Manual Mafra pieces and was probably manufactured for Exhibition purposes., 26�h, 16�w $3000 - $5000

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202. Two Very Large Victor Barbizet Palissy Planters c.1875 Each modelled as a rectangular Palissy Ware planter profusely decorated with leaves, fauna, shells, mushrooms, frogs, nests of birds eggs and snakes, all creating a sumptuous Art of the Earth scene, 16 1/2”w, 10”h $2000 - $2500

203. A Small Victor Barbizet Palissy Ware Posy Holder c.1875 Modeled as a flared rectangular potmolded from leaves and cattails with a bird nest and eggs to the front edge, all above tree stumps supports, 8 1/2”w, 4”h $100 - $200

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204. A Handsome School Of Paris Pair of Palissy Ware Vases c.1880 The bulbous pale grey body decorated with large leaves, lizards and frogs, the tall French blue glazed trumpet neck, with snails, shells and moths, two large coiled snakes forming twin handles, 15� $500 - $800

205. A Fantastic School of Paris Palissy Ware Vases c.1875 The Baluster grey fluted bodies decorated with large green leaves, lizards, moths and shells, with two open jawed alligators forming the handles with stalactites hanging from the rim, 14� $500 - $800

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206. A Large School of Paris Pair of Palissy 16th Century ‘Mercury’ Ewers c.1860 Each modelled as a slender ewer with high arched serpent handles, a shaped, over hanging spout and top edge, with a large mask of Mercury to the front, all supported on a circular pedestal base, 22 1/2” $800 - $1200

207. A Large excellent Quality Renaissance Revival Vase c.1875 Probably Victor Barbizet. The baluster shaped cobalt blue body decorated with panels of spiralling tendrils and a large maidens mask to the front and back, two cherub terminals wearing sea shell helmets and dolphin like serpents under each arm forming high handles, the cobalt blue trumpet neck with an overturned top edge decorated with panels of stylized leaves, all above a gadrooned lower section and supported on a circular pedestal base mounted on a square platform, 23 1/2” $600- $900

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208. A Rare Renaissance Revival Vase c.1875 Probably Victor Barbizet. The trophy shaped body body decorated with a large panel depicting a semi draped putto above waves all below a collar of ribbed shell with a shaped top and Bacchus mask handles to each side all supported on a circular pedestal base, 13 1/2” $600- $900

209. A Very Rare George Pull Palissy Holy Water Stoup c.1850 Only known example. Designed as two female winged angels in cobalt blue gowns but supporting a bowl all under a Gothic style crucifix. Although no record can be found of an identical 16th Century example of this piece, it was probably copied by George Pull directly from a Palissy original. $400 - $500

210. A Rare George Pull Palissy Style Goblet c.1850 Probably copied from A 16th Century Original. The rounded belly and and high flared neck decorated wth panels of florets and flower heads all on a flared circular pedestal base, 6 3/4”. Although the decoration of the vases appears to be produced using the tub lining technique it is in fact molded which shows great skill of the the potter. $200 - $300

210a. A Fantastic Thomas Sargent Palissy Ewer c.1870 Modelled as a serpent merging from a shell, the snake’s open mouth forming the pouring lip nd the shell the handle, all supported on four overturned green leaves and on an oval cobalt blue pedestal base $300 - $500

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211. A Choosy Le Roi Majolica Part ‘Bunnies’ Dessert Service c.1910 Produced for the American Retailer Higgins and Setter New York. Comprising of 8 plates and 8 mugs all decorated with scenes of rabbits at play against a pale yellow ground, the mugs with a rabbit forming the hands Each with the back stamp: Patented Dec. 4th 1900 Higgins & Setter, New-York, Made in France $800 - $1200

212. A Charming Continental Majolica Tureen c.1890 The body modelled as an oil brown basket, the lid formed as a bed of leaves and grasses scattered with eggs and a large rabbit forming the handle. $200 - $300

213. A Choisy Le Roi Majolica Rooster Vase c.1890 Signed Louis Carrier. Modelled as a brightly glazed strutting rooster stood before a rectangular stone well with leaves and blossoms forming the flower holder, all upon an shaped earthy ground, 21” $1200 - $1500

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214. A Large and Highly Decorative Pair of Bernard Bloch Majolica Wall Plaques.c.

1890 Each modelled as planked wall within an oval frame of grey branch, one with a large bunch of highly glazed naturalistic looking apples, grapes and leaves tied with a piece of string to a yellow glazed hanging nail, the other with a similar group of fruit and incorporating corn, 19” x 12” $2000 - $3000

215. A Choisy Le Roi Majolica Rooster Vase c.1890 Signed Louis Carrier. Modelled as a brightly glazed strutting rooster stood before a rectangular stone well with leaves and blossoms forming the flower holder, all upon an shaped earthy ground, 21” $1200 - $1500

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216. A Very Rare and Fanstatic Monumental Zsolnay Majolica Floor Standing Gas Lamp c.1890 Only known example. Modelled as a pink flower circular table with central flower holding an adjustable brass pole which in turn, supports at the top a further pink flower to house the gas light fitting, with a strong flower stem pedestal below decorated with pink blossoms and green leaves, the four cornered flower encrusted pedestal base with cast brass winged feet . Adjustable height mechanism working perfectly, 53”h, 17”d $800 - $1200

217. A Whimsical and Beautiful Zsolnay Pink Blossom Garden Seat c.1890 The seat modelled as a large pink flower head with yellow stamens and edged with green leaves all supported on a bound ochre stem pedestal covered in bright pink blossoms and green leaves, 17”h, 14”d $3000 - $4000

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218. A Large Massier Style Majolica Pansy Wall Pocket c.1880 11 1/2” $300 - $400

219. A Massier Style Majolica Iris Wall Pocket c.1880 12 1/2” $300 - $500

220. A Pierre Perret Majolica Rose Wall Pocket c.1880 8” $200 - $300

220a. 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, the base and jardiniere both with trailing hand painted roses, 54”h $1500 - $2000

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221. Three Massier Style Majolica Floral Clocks c.1890 Each Pansy formed case holding a clock, largest 9” $200 - $300

222. A Massier Style Iris Clock c.1890 The case modelled as a purple iris holding a clock all supported on a bed of stems, 9 1/2” $200 - $300

223. A Pair of Delphin Massier Pansy Compotes c.1880 Signed Delphin Massier, 9 1/2” $300 - $400

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224. A Collection of Massier Style Floral Menu Holders c.1890 Comprising of Four Iris, Four Pansy and one Daisy. $300 - $400

225. A L. Castle, Mont Chevalier Majolica Carnation Wall Pocket c.1890 7 1/2” $200 - $300

226. A Delphin Massier Majolica Iris Jardiniere on Stand c.1875 The Jardiniere modelled as an open iris with large purple petals with pale yellow central pot holder, the pedestal formed as large purple Iris blossoms supported on a green leaf foot rim. Both items signed ‘Delphin Massier’, 41”h, 19 1/2”d $800 - $1200

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227. A Pierre Perret Majolica Triple Flower Serving Tray c.1890 Designed as three flower head dishes, an iris a pansy and a daisy, all with a high arched stem handle, 13”d. $200 - $300

228. A Rare and Impressive Pierre Perret Majolica Standing Bull Vase c.1880 Modelled as a proud bull standing in front of a brick work ruin forming the flower holder, all supported by an oval earthy ground, 16”l, 12 1/2”h $2000 - $3000

229. A Massier Style Rooster Vase c.1880 The brightly glazed rooster standing chest out and head in the air, front of a wheat sheaf flower holder all upon a brown earthy ground, 18”. $800 - $1200

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230. A French Majolica Parrot Head Wall Pocket c.1890 Probably Delphin Massier. Modelled as the head and shoulders of a green parrot with a French blue head, an open at the rear forming the flower holder, 8 1/4” $300 - $500

231. A Large, Rare and Charming Jerome Massier Parrot Vase c.1880 Modelled as a brightly gladed green and yellow smiling parrot perched on an upright bamboo cane forming the flower holder, all upon an earthy ground.

Signed Jerome Massier, 12 1/2” $600 - $900

232. An Amusing Jerome Massier Frog Posy Holder c.1890 Modeled as a sitting green frog, his open mouth forming the flower holder. Signed J. Massier to base, 6 1/2” $300 - $500

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233. A Very Attractive and Brightly Colored Twelve Piece Luneville Majolica Asparagus and Artichoke Set. c.1880 Comprising of ten serving plates, a serving dish and a Asparagus cradle on stand, all decorated with asparagus and artichokes against a turquoise blue ground. $300 - $500

234. A Pair of Sarreguemines Majolica Dolphin Vases c.1875 Each modelled as a brightly glazed, mythical dolphin, the head are the base and their tails curled up around a turquoise blue sea shell vase, 14 1/2” $400 - $600

235. A Charming Sarreguemines Street Entertainer Tobacco Jar c.1880 Modeled as seated street performer wearing a bright costume of orange and red and a brown hat,by his side, his trusted dog also wearing a hat, a large drum with the drum skin as lid forming the tobacco holder, all upon a shaped oval pedestal base, 10”w, 6”h $200 - $400

236. A Piere Gentil, Menton Majolica Orange Blossom Wal Plaque c. 1890 The turquoise circular plaque with applied oranges and orange blossom. $200 - $300

237. A Piere Gentil, Menton Majolica Olives Wall Plaque c. 1890 The turquoise circular plaque with applied olives and leaves. $200 - $300

238. A Piere Gentil Lemon and Lime Wall Plaque c.1890 The turquoise circular plaque with applied lemons, limes and blossoms. $200 - $300

238a. A Large Longchamp Majolica Pears Plaque c.1880 The circular body glazed with grass green and sky blue with a raised branch of pears, leaves and pink blossoms. Impressed mark ‘Longchamp Terre De Fer’. D.14”h

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239. A Striking Onaing Majolica Centrepiece c.1890 Modelled as three green lily pads supporting a central green vase topped with irises with three tulips flower holders bending away from the main body all in the Art Nouveau style, 17�h $300 - $500

240. An Excellent Quality Majolica Centrepiece Bowl c.1880 Possibly George Dreyfus, Paris. Modelled as a straight sided shaped bowl glazed in tones of blue with a high arch branch trellis above profusely decorated with blossoms, leaves and two parrots. Although unsure of manufacture and have never seen another, the high quality glazes and the sharp modelling are similar to the work of the Paris Company George Dreyfus, 21� $400 - $600

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241. An Interesting, Excellent Quality, Large French Majolica Aesthetic Movement Charger c.1875 The circular brown glazed terracotta plaque decorated in high relief with lilies, pond leaves and pink blossoms with a wading heron to the centre with a from between his beak, 19” $800 - $1200

242. An Striking large Sarreguemines Majolica ‘Hunting’ Scene Charger c.1880 The oval charger depicting a scene of a hound watching ducks from the banks of a small river, mountains and a town in the distance all framed within a cobalt blue border, 22” x 15 1/2” $800 - $1200

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243. 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, 13” $400 - $600

244. A Rare B&L Gesetzl Gesch Majolica Rooster Footman Decanter c.1890 Modeled as a rooster in waiting dressed in a footman’s outfit, 13” $600 - $900

245. A Charming B&L Gesetzl Gesch Majolica Fox Hunter Decanter c.1890 Modeled as a fox dressed in a fox hunting outfit with a hunting horn hung on his shoulder, 12 1/2” $600 - $900

246. B&L Gesetzl Gesch Majolica Suspicious Looking Monkey decanter c.1890 Modeled as a cigar smoking monkey wearing a pale green jacket and brown trousers, spats, top hat and a truncheon protruding from his pocket, 12 1/2” $600 - $900

247. A B&L, Gesetzl Gesch Majolica Duck Coachman decanter c.1890 Modeled as a duck in a green top hat and a green coachman’s coat, 12 1/2” $600 - $900

248. Gesetzl Gesch Majolica Gentleman Bowler Decanter c.1880 Modeled as a fez wearing, moustached man smoking a cigar, dressed in a black suit, purple waistcoat and grey splats whilst positioning himself to bowl and bowling ball. The inscription on the ball ‘Gut Holz’ is a term for good luck used by German bowlers, 12” $200 - $300

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249. A Saint Clement Majolica Stork Pitcher c.1900 Modelled as a white stork, it’s beak forming the spout with a green plant stem omitting from a rocky pile behind to form the handle, 13 1/2” $600 - $900

250. A Saint Clement Majolica Stork Pitcher c.1900 Modelled as a white stork, it’s beak forming the spout with a green plant stem omitting from a rocky pile behind to form the handle, 13 1/2” $600 - $900

251. A Striking T.C.Brown Westhead and Moore Camel and Bedouin Flower Vase c.1870 Modelled as an seated bedouin, with pipe resting at a brick well with his recumbent camel decorated with a tassled blanket laid across it’s humps, all upon a circular sandy ground and ion a grey bordered pedestal base, 16”w, 10”h $2000 - $2500

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252. A Pair of Impressive Sarreguemines Lily Vases c.1880 Each as a cobalt blue and brown baluster shaped vase the bodies profusely decorated with bold lilies and leaves, with twin lily pad handles reaching up to a tall narrow neck with flared mouth, 17� $600 - $900

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253. A Sarreguemines Majolica Centrepiece Bowl c.1880 The shaped oval bowl with a turquoise interior and edged with a pierced gallery, the body with panels of lattice and a cluster of leaves and bird within a green stem ring to the back and front sides, together with a green stem handle to both ends, all supported by four entwined branch feet, 19�w $300 - $400

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254. An George Jones Neo-Classical Cachepot on Stand c.1875 The straight sided cobalt body with draped swag of turquoise blue with a strong orange border to the top edge and a pink interior, all supported on a cobalt blue dish decorated with a running acanthus and supported by three scroll feet, 11 1/2” $600 - $900

255. A Minton Majolica Shell Form Mermaid Centrepiece ‘Flower Bearers’, Shape No.1182 Probably Designed by Albert Carrier Belleuse.

Modeled as a scallop shell flanked by mermaid supports, their hair applied with lily-pads and spilling into the interior of the bowl, all supported by two smaller shells among sea grasses, on an oval base. Similar Examples were shown at the Philadelphia 1876 Centennial Exhibition, 17 1/2”w, 10”h $1500 - $2000

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256. 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, 9” $300 - $400

257. A Very Rare Pair of Minton Majolica Japanese Style Posy Vases c.1875 Possibly designed by Christopher Dresser. Only known examples.

Each modelled as an octagonal shaped straight sided vase with panels of yellow zig zags as a back drop to scenes of Oriental style beetles, butterflies and green fauna, the top edge decorated with a running band of folded ribbon, the bottom edge with panels enclosing pink diamonds, each with twin angular handles with a circular cut out, all supported on plain small, brown brackets poles to each corner. This design represents a conscientious move away from Victorian revivalism and toward the strong, bold Oriental simplicity. Although not proven to be the work of Christopher Dresser, the strong, Modern Japanese inspired subject matter and feel is very much in his style. The angular handle is especially modern and completely against the French Rococo and Renaissance Revival designs of the same period, 4 3/4”h $2500 - $3000

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258. A Rare T.C. Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica Owls Head Vase and Cover c.1875 The turquoise glazed egg shaped vase with twin owls heads within a frame of feathers forming the handles, the domed lid with an orange glaze finial, all supported on a fluted circular pedestal base, 19” $1200 - $1500

259. A Pair of Minton Majolica ‘Shrewsbury’ Vases c.1875 Each modelled as a turquoise ground urn decorated with stylized 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” $1200 - $1500

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260. A Pair of Wedgwood Majolica ‘Tulip’ Pattern Cups and Saucers c.1860 The cup and saucer decorated with tulip petals against a green ground, the cup with a green stem handle. $100 - $200

261. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Rustic’ Tea Kettle and Trivet c.1865 The spherical cobalt blue glazed body, with a brown spout decorated with foliage, the high arched brown handle with foliage and a turquoise ribbon, the circular cobalt blue, brown and yellow mottled trivet supported by three yellow bracket feet, 7” $300 - $500

262. A Very Rare Wedgwood Argenta Ware Peacock Strawberry Server and Spoon c.1870 The peacock forming the handle with the open tail forming the bowl, the spoon formed as a single tail feather, 11”d, 5 1/2”h $1200 - $1500

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263. A Wedgwood Argenta Ware ‘Luther’ Pattern Cheese Dish and Cover c.1875 The cover and base decorated with urns of flowers and panels of Oriental geometric patterns, all in the Aesthetic Movement style, 10”h $300 - $400

264. A Wedgwood Majolica Acorn Cheese Dish and Cover c.1875 The Cobalt blue body decorated with bands of acorns and oak leaves and a branch handle, the base with a border decorated leaves and branches and a brown outer edge, 11 1/2”d, 9”h $400 - $600

265. A Wedgwood Argenta Ware ‘Palm’ Pattern Cheese Dish and Cover c.1879 The domed cover decorated with large palms and open winged birds perched on branches of apple blossom, the handle formed as a recumbent elephant , the base with a border of greek key, all in the Aesthetic Movement style, 9 1/4”d, 6”h $600 - $900

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266. Six Wedgwood Majolica and Printed ‘Game’ Tiles c.1875 Each depicting different scenes of hounds and game birds, 8” $900 - $1200

267. A Complete Wedgwood Majolica ‘Hops’ Beer Set c.1870 The mugs and pitcher with a cobalt blue ground and decorated with hops and leaves issuing from a branch handle, the trefoil yellow, brown and cobalt blue mottled tray with an arched branch handle. $300 - $500

268. A Fascinating Wedgwood Majolica Fly Match Box c.1870 Designed as a fly, the wings and thorax forming the cover, the underside with striker, all raised on spreading oval foot. A fly functioning as a match box reflects Victorian whimsy and the interest in entomology. Pg 33 Dawes $2000 - $2500

269. 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” $1200 - $1500

270. A Very Rare Wedgwood Majolica Orange Basket c.1860 Modelled after an 18th Century Original. Only two Majolica example known. The body of the basket and lid each formed from interlocking design of green bellflower drops and festoons framed by opposing, foliated ,yellow glazed C scrolls. The basket with a border of pierced ovals around its rim and two ochre reeded and twisted loop handles, the lid with a white flower knob with bottom edge of yellow ovals, all supported on a green, yellow and brown trumpet pedestal base with spiral pattern with a laurel foot rim. It is incredible that this very delicate piece has survived. Pg.100 Dawes $800 $1200

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271. A Pair of Rorstrand Renaissance Revival Vases c.1880 The baluster body decorated with band of pale yellow running scroll and a large quatrefoil panel framing a large bouquet of blossoms and leaves issuing from one of the twin acanthus scroll handles, the thin fluted trumpet neck with a arched panels and and leaves to the top edge, all supported on a segmented circular pedestal base, 16” $400 - $600

272. An Excellent Quality Wilhelm Schiller Majolica Renaissance Revival Vase c.1880 The cobalt blue ground ovoid body decorated with a wide frieze of winged cherubs behind a griffin and acanthus scroll all either side of a flaming brazier, with two large high scrolling handles with masked mount and acanthus and lion terminals, the neck with grey cabochon, the shoulders with ‘c’ scroll and acanthus, all supported on an ornate circular trumpet base with cabachon set in ornate frames and set on a grey scroll, 16” $300 - $400

273. A Rare Minton Majolica Renaissance Revival Charger Depicting Henri IV c.1858 Shape: 771. The round plate with wreaths around the outside edge and a wide cobalt blue border enclosing a band of cabochon and flour de lys, with a central portrait depicting King Henri IV of Spain and Maria Augusta (Medici). This pattern appears in a Minton Catalogue for the London International Exhibition 1862, 11” $700 - $900

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274. A Fine Pair of Copeland Majolica Renaissance Revival Vases c.1860 The baluster vases profusely decorated with green vines and purple grapes, with a cobalt blue panel centred by a mask omitting pale pink scrolling strap work from it’s mouth, the trumpet neck with opposing scroll panels, with twin square sectioned handles. $600 - $900

276. A Pair of Copeland Majolica Renaissance Revival Ewers c.1860 The ovoid bodies decorated with a broad panel of scrolling tendrils, snakes and birds, the narrow neck, flared lip and high arched branch handle with vine leaves and purple grapes, each with a winged maiden to the front, all on a circular trumpet pedestal base, 14 1/2” $600 - $900

275. A Copeland Majolica Birth of Venus Pitcher c.1870 The ovoid body profusely decorated with leaves and blossoms with a cobalt blue panel depicting Venus stood in a shell above the waves, a cherub and dolphin at her side, all framed in orange glazed scroll, with ashamed neck, lip and handle and a band of sea shells around the spreading base, 10” $200 - $400

277. A Minton Majolica Palissy Tray c.1855 The oval tray with interlocking green strap work forming four oval dishes and a large central dish all glazed in cobalt blue, brown and green mottling, with four panels to the border depicting Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water, all in the Palissy style, 15” x 13” $500 - $800

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278. A Minton Cattail Cachepot on stand c.1865 The square cachepot and under plate glazed in pink with a turquoise interior, the cachepot with a cattail to each corner, all in the style of Christopher Dresser, 8” $300 - $500

279. A Minton Cattail Cachepot on stand c.1865 The square cachepot and under plate glazed in turquoise and with a pink interior, the cachepot with a cattail to each corner all in the style of Christopher Dresser, 7 1/2” $300 - $500

280. A Rare Minton Majolica Box and Cover c.1865 The turquoise body modelled as a rounded edge rectangular box with a French blue ribbon forming the bow handle, all supported on for bun feet, 7”w, 5”h $300 $400

281. A Large Minton Majolica Revolving Lazy Susan c.1865 The shaped edge circular tray glazed in turquoise with an orange border and Gothic strap work to the underside, all supported on a turquoise domed pedestal base with a maroon band and an orange foot rim, 18 1/2”d $300 - $500

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282. A Rare and Unusual Minton Majolica Owl Teapot c.1870 Modeled as a cobalt blue stylized owl, with two large wings, a domed lid with button finial and plain handle and spout, 5” $600 - $900

283. Two Minton Majolica Amphora in Stands Designed by Christopher Dresser c.1860 Each modelled as a cobalt blue amphora supported by a tri-legged stand with lions head masks. A similar vase is illustrated on the Catalogue of the London International Exhibition 1862, 6” & 8” $100 - $150

284. A Minton Majolica Apple Blossom Pitcher c.1870 Designed as low bellied cobalt blue body with a tall thin neck, the handle formed as entwined branches issuing apple blossom and leaves, with an orange band to the top edge, 12” $400 - $600

285. A Rare Minton Posy Oriental Posy Vase c.1870 Modeled as a curved turquoise glazed trough decorated with a large cobalt blue belt with orange trim, all supported on four Oriental style bracket feet, 10” $200 - $300 286. A Fielding Majolica Fan and Scroll Stick Stand c.1880 The straight sided body decorated with a stippled turquoise ground decorated with brightly glazed fans, scrolls and Oriental motif, 22” $600 - $900

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287. A Rare Fieldings Majolica Fan Basket c.1880 The white glazed body decorated with brightly glazed large fans and Oriental motif, with a yellow rope twist handle, all supported on four branch feet, 8� $150 - $250 288. A Rare Fielding Majolica Oriental Parrots Teapot c.1875 The cobalt blue angular body decorated with brightly glazed parrots perched on a branch, all framed in yellow bamboo, bamboo bound with a turquoise ribbon forming the handle. $300 - $500 289. A Rare and Complete Fielding Fan Tete-a-Tete c1880 Comprising of a teapot, sugar bowl, milk pitcher, two cups and saucers and a tray. All with a turquoise stippled ground, decorated with brightly glazed fans, scrolls and Oriental motif, the finials on the covers of the teapot and sugar bowl formed as a daisy. $800 - $1200

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290. A Fielding Majolica Wheat and Daisy Part Dessert Set c.1880 Comprising of seven plates, an oval plate and a large serving tray all decorated with a turquoise stippled ground with brightly glazed wheat and daisy framed by a ribbon tied in a bow. $600 - $900

291. A Rare Fielding Fan Cheese Dish and Cover c.1880 The white glazed stippled body decorated with brightly glazed Fans, scrolls and Oriental motif, a fan forming the handle. $400 - $600

292. A Rare Fielding Majolica Serving Bowl c.1880 Designed as a deep turquoise stippled bowl decorated with brightly glazed vegetables and wine bottles and with a pink interior, all supported by a turquoise basket weave circular trumpet base, 9 1/2�d, 5 1/2�h $100 - $150

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293. A Rare Large Royal Worcester Majolica Christmas Pudding Charger c.1870 The large shaped turquoise glazed dish, the edge decorated with holly and mistletoe and the centre with a robin perched on a holly branch, 17” $800 - $1200

294. A Pair of Royal Worcester Corinthian Column Candlesticks c.1870 Each modelled as a turquoise fluted column, the capital above forming the candle holder, all above a square section cushioned pedestal base, 8” $300 - $400

295. 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 brightly glazed ceremonial howdah and head dress, the howdah forming the flower holder, 7 1/2” $400 - $600

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296. A Rare Royal Worcester Oriental Style Teapot c.1875 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 Greek key and the finial formed as a stylized acorn, 9� $400 - $600

297. A Royal Worcester Majolica Oriental Basket Moon flask c.1875 The turquoise glazed basket weave body decorated with large Oriental style brightly colored leaves and blossoms all omitting from four branch feet, with turquoise branch handles bound with yellow bands and a collar of greek key, 8 1/2� $300 - $400

298. A T.C. Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Teapot c.1875 The hexagonal, flat sided, brown glazed body with a circular panel of Gothic style leaves and blossoms against a cobalt blue ground, the square section spout and handle decorated with leaves,blossoms, and beading, the brown lid with a white blossom handle. $600 - $800

299. A Very Rare Colored T.C. Brown Westhead Moore & Co. Majolica Teapot c.1875 The hexagonal, flat sided, brown glazed body with a circular panel of Gothic style leaves and blossoms against a lavender ground, the square section spout and handle decorated with leaves,blossoms, and beading, the brown lid with a white blossom handle. This is the only known example with a lavender ground. $300 - $500

300. A Rare T.C. Brown Westmead Moore & Co. Majolica Oval Box and Cover c.1875 The oval cobalt blue body with a running band of grey acanthus and a bright orange top edge, the brown glazed textured cover with a central quatrefoil decorated with grey radiating medallion centred by a yellow button under an green arched handle and an orange band to the outside edge, all with a turquoise interior. $200 - $300

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302. A T.C. Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Basket Tray c.1875 The oval brown glazed body decorated with a large panel of yellow woven basket, decorated with strawberry plants issuing from a branches forming the border and tied with a cobalt blue ribbon at each end, 16” $300 - $400

301. A Rare T.C. Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Basket c.1875 The sides decorated in yellow basket work on a cobalt ground supported with leaf, blossom, and twig feet at each corner and branch to the top edge. The high arched handle formed as a black lester strap with orange strap loops. c.1875, 8 ½”w, 7 ½”h $300 - $400

303. A Rare T.C. Brown Westhead Moore & Co. Majolica Egg Spoon Warmer c.1875 Modeled as a large turquoise egg, the spoon hole formed as a sectioned of broken shell and with cattails to one end, all resting on a bed of leaves on an oval rocky ground. $300 - $400

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304. An Iconic George Jones Majolica ‘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., $3000 - $4000 305. An excellent quality Minton Majolica ‘Christmas’ pitcher c.1875 Shape No. 580. The cobalt blue round body decorated with holly, the neck with mistletoe with a mask handle under the spout and an entwined brown twig handle, 6” $200 - $400 306. An Excellent Quality Minton Majolica Robin Tray c.1860 The oval cobalt blue dish decorated with large holly leaves and framed with branches bound at one end with orange twine, a large robin perched at the opposite end forming the handle. $300 - $400

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307. A George Jones Majolica Swallow Pitcher c.1875 Design Registered 12th March 1875. Modeled as a turquoise nest with a swallow forming the handle $600 - $900

309. A George Jones ‘Apple Blossom’ Muffin Dish and Cover c.1875 Pattern No. 3299. The turquoise domed lid with trailing apple blossom and bound twig handle and the under plate with trailing apple blossom to the border with a pink centre, 5”h, 10 ¼”d $800 - $1200

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308. A George Jones Majolica ‘Apple Blossom’ Cheese Dish & Cover. c.1875 Pattern No. 3241. 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. This design can be seen in an etching of a group of George Jones majolica shown at the Vienna Exhibition 1873. the Art Journal Sep.1873 $800 - $1200

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310. Two Minton Majolica Cherub and Basket Posy Vases c.1875 Each modelled as a putto holding a yellow wicker basket with green rope twist to the top and the bottom all on a grey rocky oval base, 8” $400 - $600 311. A Copeland Majolica Lotus Pitcher with Pewter Lid c.1875 Designed as a four sided pitcher with arched panels with pale brown ground and borders of cobalt blue, each panel with a large stylised lotus leaf and flower, the canted corners with a turquoise palm leaf all surmounted by a pewter lid. Pg.118 Karmason Stacke, 9” $600 - $900

312. A George Jones Majolica Lotus Centrepiece c.1875 Modeled as a green lotus flower floating on water surrounded by a white wicker and bamboo leaf flower holder edged with an orange rope twist and turquoise blue water, 15” $400 - $600

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313. A Wedgwood Majolica Dolphin Salt c.1860 Designed by John Bell for The Art Union. Modeled as green dolphin with tail in the air supporting a clam shell on its head. $150 - $250

314. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Shells’ Plate c.1875 The circular turquoise basket weave body decorated with shells and sea weed, 9” $200 - $300

315. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Crustacea’ Plate c.1875 The circular plate with a cobalt blue centre with a large red lobster on a bed of leaves on a wide grey border with vegetables, 8 ½” $200 - $300

316. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Fish’ Plate c.1875 The circular turquoise plate decorated with three fish and scattered weed, 8 ¾” $200 - $300

317. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Coral’ platter c.1875 The shaped oval platter decorated with a stippled turquoise ground and sprays of scattered sea weed and coral all within an ochre border, 12” $200 - $300

318. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Ocean’ Pitcher .1875 The hexagonal shaped turquoise body with a rounded underside and decorated with large brightly coloured scallop shells and seaweed resting on waves, the handle with a scallop shell thumb rest, all with a pink interior $200 - $300

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319. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Ocean’ Bread Tray c.1875 The shaped oval tray modelled with a centre of turquoise planked wood with sprays of sea weed and coral, the broad border decorated with waves, 12” $100 - $150

320. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Ocean’ Silver Plated Salad Bowl and Servers. c.1875 The cobalt blue 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 cobalt ground handles decorated with scallop shells, 9”d $500 - $800

321. A Wedgwood Argenta ‘Ocean’ Pitcher c.1875 The hexagonal shaped body with a rounded underside and decorated with large brightly coloured scallop shells and seaweed resting on waves, the handle with a scallop shell thumb rest, all with a pink interior, 6” $75 - $125

322. A Wedgwood Majolica ‘Sardinia’ Sardine Box and Cover c.1875 The body modelled as a brown planked boat, brimming fishing nets forming handles at each end and ‘Sardinia’ inscribed to the bow, an anchor and rope forming the handle to the brown planked cover, 10” $300 - $400

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323. A Large Wedgwood Argenta ‘shell’ Fish Server c.1880 together with two ‘shell’ plates and a rare ‘shell’ pitcher. Each pieces decorated with shells and coral against a basket weave white ground, server 25 ½”, plates 9” $500 - $800

324. A Rare Wedgwood Argenta ‘Floating Barrel’ Sardine Dish and Cover. c.1880 The rectangular base molded with waves and scattered sea weed to form the dish, the cover formed as a large barrel with scattered sea weed and a shell forming the handle, all supported by a shell scroll foot to each corner. $200 - $400 325. A Wedgwood Argenta ‘Floating Crate’ Sardine Dish c.1880 The rectangular base molded with waves and a planked crate to form the dish, the cover with scattered seaweed and a looped rope to form the handle $200 - $300

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Watercolor by William Stephen Coleman c.1870

326. A Very Rare and Interesting Waite and Ridge Majolica Plaque depicting a Girl looking out to Sea c.1875 after a design by celebrated Minton artist William Coleman. Coleman produced and painted a large range of plaques in the Aesthetic style whilst working freelance for Minton. He also produced designs and water colors for other manufacturers, including Pears Soap and Frys Chocolates. This plaque is the only known Majolica example of Coleman’s work, tile 8” x 10 ½” $400 - $600

327. Four English Majolica Items decorated with Shell c.1880 Possibly Thomas Forester. Comprising: Two Very Rare cups and saucers, a cream pitcher and a rare Hand posy vase. $200 - $300

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330. A Rare Joseph Holdcroft stick stand c.1875 Modeled as a tri sided turquoise ground vase decorated with large banana leaves and coconut-palm leaves and coconuts, 21 ½”, Pg.107 Karmason Stacke $400 - $600

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328. A Very Rare Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Branch and Blossom Stick Stand c.1875 Modeled as a central turquoise holder decorated with grasses and plants with three further holders formed as upright branches, all with turquoise interiors, 22” $400 - $600

331. A Jerome Massier Majolica ‘Rooster’ Vase c.1880 Modelled as a brightly glazed rooster infant of a tree trunk flower vase, all on an earthy ground. Signed Jerome Massier to underside, 17 ½” $800 - $1200

329. A Rare Holdcroft Yellow Bamboo Stick Stand c.1875 Modelled as a bright yellow upright bamboo cane decorated with spiralling bamboo shoots and blossoms, all supported on a brown base and with a turquoise interior, 23” $300 - $500

332. A large and impressive Holdcroft Majolica Banana Leaf and Parrot Floor Jardiniere c.1875 Molded with a cobalt background with large upright banana leaves and a colorful parrot in a fruiting tree. A brown tree bark border above and below with four flat feet, 13 ½”h, 11 ½”d $300 - $400

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333. A Minton Majolica Bamboo Garden Seat c.1860 Modeled as a bunch of upright bright yellow bamboo canes bound with a powder blue glazed ribbon tied in a large bow, a circular carrying hole to the top, 19”. This design appears in the Minton catalogue for the International Exhibition 1862 $500 - $800

334. A Very Rare English Majolica Fish Bowl Planter c.1875 Only known example. The circular, squat cobalt blue body decorated throughout with river weed, cattails and fish, with twin cattail handles and a top edge with a running band of yellow and brown triangle and with a turquoise interior, all supported by a circular earthy cushioned river bed, 9” $300 - $500

334A. A Very Rare and Striking Bretby Majolica Peacock Jardiniere in the Arts and Crafts Style. c.1890 Probably an Exhibition piece.

Only known example. Modeled as peacock wrapped around a central column, the wings forming a large bowl to the top with the brightly and realistically colored tail forming two smaller bowls, all supported on a green circular pedestal base. Of the several known Bretby Majolica shapes, this jardiniere is without doubt the most impressive and beautiful, 37 ½” $2000 - $2500

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335. A Very Desirable Minton Majolica Geranium Dessert Plate c.1860 The shaped edge plate decorated with group of overlapping green leaves and geraniums against a dark ochre ground, 9” $200 - $300 336. A George Jones Majolica Pineapple Dessert Plate c.1870 Pattern no. 2293 The broad border of green leaves nestling three pineapples around a radiating yellow basket weave centre. 9” $150 - $250 337. A George Jones Majolica Pineapple Dessert Plate c.1870 Pattern no. 2293 The broad border of green leaves nestling three pineapples around a radiating yellow basket weave centre, 9” $150 - $250

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338. A George Jones Majolica Cucumber Tray c.1875 Pattern No. 3252.

The shaped oval tray decorated with large green overlapping cucumber leaves and bright yellow blossoms with a small cucumber to one end forming the handle, 17” $200 - $400 339. A Rare Majolica Butterfly Posy Vase c.1875 After a George Jones original. Modeled as brown tree trunk decorated with a large butterfly and trailing wild rose.with a turquoise interior, 5” $200 - $300 340. A Charming George Jones Majolica Serving Bowl c.1875 The mottled, green and brown oval bowl with a brown dog leaning over each end with their tongues out as to lap the contents, all supported on an oval pedestal base. L. 12” $300 - $500

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341. A George Jones Tower Cheese Keeper c.1875 Pattern no.3341 Modeled as an Ivy clad castle tower, the handle formed as a turquoise furled flag with a yellow finial, all with a turquoise interior, 12 ½” $800 - $1200 342. A George Jones Barrel Stave Cheese Dish and Cover c.1875 Pattern No.1750. Both pieces modeled as a planked barrel bound with a central orange band with small green leaves and white and pink blossoms, 11”h $700 - $900 343. A George Jones Strawberry Basket with sifter and spoon c.1875 Pattern No. 3330. Design Registered 29th April 1873. The deep turquoise and brown pitted bowl with two side cream and sugar panniers and high arched branch handle, all supported on four branch feet, the sugar sifter and spoon formed as a bowl of green leaves with a central blossom, the stem of twisted branch with a blossom terminal $600 - $900

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344. 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, 12” $600 - $800 345. 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 forming the handle, Pg. 40 Cluett, 10 1/2”w $400 - $600 346. A George Jones Majolica ‘Thrush’ Nut Dish c.1875 Shape no. 25556 Design Registered 3 November 1873. The shaped turquoise ground dish decorated a large central leaf atop smaller leaves and between branches and blossoms, a large perched thrush forming the handle, Pg. 53 Cluett, 10” $300 - $500 347. A Large George Jones Majolica Circular Squirrel Nut Dish c.1875 Pattern No.2270.

The Turquoise glazed ground profusely decorated oak leaves and acorns, a large central squirrel eating a nut forming the handle, all within an orange border, 12”d $500 - $800 348. A George Jones Majolica Napkin Strawberry Server c.1875 Pattern No.2243. The oval tray draped with a turquoise napkin scattered with strawberry leaves at each end an orange glazed circular receptical to receive the turquoise cream and sugar cups ends $300 $500 349. A George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server with spoon and ladle c.1870 8th March 1870, 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. Both ladle and spoon formed from leaves and blossoms. $500 - $800 350. A George Jones Majolica Strawberry Server and Sugar c. 1870,The shaped turquoise ground dish decorated with strawberry leaves and blossoms with two cream and sugar nests to the rear, a large thrush perched on a branch forming the handle. The sifter formed with a bowl of leaves, a large blossom to the centre and a trusted branch handle with a blossom terminal. $400 - $600

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351. A Rare English Majolica Stag Wall Bracket c.1875 Modelled as a stags head with green acanthus collar mounted to a yellow glazed shaped wall plaque with shelf decorated with cobalt blue beads to the points and large pink scallop shell to the lower end, 10”h, 6 ¼”w $300 - $500 352. A George Jones Majolica Game Tureen c.1875 Pattern No.1986 The oval turquoise ground body decorated with a running band of large acanthus leaves and wheat and an orange rope twist top edge, the lid with a partridge laying on a bed of leaves, 12” $400 $600 353. A Large Holdcroft Majolica Game Pitcher c.1875 The pink ground baluster shaped body with a high pouring lip, a large green acanthus leaf to the front with a shaped leafage handle, a large group of hanging game to both sides, 10 1/2” $200 - $300 354. A George Jones Pate Box on Stand c.1870 The oval box and stand both with a running band of acanthus and wheat, the body with a turquoise ground, the tray with pink, the turquoise lid surmounted by a partridge lying on a bed of leaves. Although it would reasonable to assume by the difference in ground colors of the box and stand that this was a ‘marriage’. In fact several of this design exist with the colour mix which leads one to believe that they were sold with a mixture of the pink and turquoise grounds. $400 - $600 355. A Rare Three Piece Holdcroft Majolica Horse Chestnut Teaset Seat, c.1875 Each piece modelled as a brown horse chestnut decorated with leaves, the teapot with green branch handle and spout and all supported on green bud feet. Although this pattern is not exceptionally rare, it is very rare to have the three pieces together. $300 - $400

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356. Two George Jones Majolica ‘Waves’ Plates c.1875 Pattern No.3877 Each modelled as turquoise waves radiating from a crest forming a small handle, 8 ½” $200 - $300 357. A George Jones Majolica Shell Compote c.1875 Pattern No.3322 The shaped edge turquoise shell form bowl with pink interior supported on a column of white coral all upon a domed earthy ground scattered with weed and shells, 9 ½”d, 7”h $200 - $300 358. A George Jones Sea and Coral Serving Dish c.1875 Modeled as two deep bowls with shaped edge formed of turquoise waves joined in the centre with high arched handle of red coral, 13”w $300 - $400 359. A Rare Holdcroft Majolica Shells and Cherub Sweetmeat Server c.1875 Modeled as two yellow upturned shells with turquoise interiors from the bowls with a cherub with a pink drape and holding a paintbrush (replaced) and stood on a grey rocky pedestal wit green seaweed forming the handle and support for all, 16”w, 9”h $400 - $600 360. A George Jones Majolica Three Piece Fishes Sardine Dish c.1875 The pink ground box and stand both with a running band of green acanthus and a yellow rope twist border, the lid covered in seaweed with a group of fish coming the handle. $300 - $400 361. A George Jones Majolica Three Piece Fishes Sardine Dish c.1875 The turquoise ground box and stand both with a running band of green acanthus and a yellow rope twist border, the lid covered in seaweed with a group of fish coming the handle. $300 - $400

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362. A Very Desirable Minton Majolica Fish and Shell Plate c.1875 The shaped circular plate with a broad brown glaze border decorated with alternating fish and clam shells, around a petal edge turquoise centre all with a orange laze border, 10” $300 - $400

363. 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” $300 - $400

364. A Very Rare George Jones Majolica Cobalt Chestnut Leaf Plate c.1875 The cobalt blue ground circular plate centred by a large chestnut leaf all within an orange border. This plate is rarely seen with a cobalt ground, only three are known, 8 ½” $100 - $200

365. A Rare Holdcroft Majolica ‘Boy Street Performer with Mice’ Figure c.1875 Only known example. Modeled as a boy in rural 18th century dress and two white mice on a cage hung around his neck, 10” $200 - $300

366. An Excellent Quality Victoria Pottery Co. Bamboo Dessert Plate c.1875 The circular plate with a turquoise radiating basket weave centre with a bamboo and leaves border, 8 ¾” $100 - $200

367. A George Jones Majolica Grape Server c.1875 Pattern No. 2257The turquoise 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 - $500

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368. A Rare and Desirable Wedgwood Majolica Passion Flower Dessert Plate c.1875 The circular brown glazed plate decorated with a amber arched panels radiating from the centre, with green leaves and large amber central passion flower, 8 ½” $100 - $200

369. A Wedgwood Majolica Bamboo Tea Kettle c.1865 The waisted body modoled with alternating yellow and brown upright bamboo canes and scattered leaves with a high arched bamboo handle and angular spout, the cover with a section of bamboo handle, 5” $300 - $500

370. A Very Rare and Desirable Wedgwood Majolica Monkey Plate c.1865 The cobalt blue ground circular plate decorated with large grey monkey amongst branches, leaves and blossom issuing from the branch border, 8 ½” $300 - $400 371. A Wedgwood Majolica Poppy and Wheat Bread Tray c.1875 The shaped rectangular body decorated with turquoise basket and large spray of wheat and red poppies all with a orange border, 12 ½” $200 - $300 371a. An Excellent Quality Wedgwood Majolica Angels Plate c.1870 The Renaissance style plate decorated with cobalt panels of dancing draped putti, separated by a large Angel radiating from a central yellow, green and brown mottled central medallion. Pg.106 Dawes, 9” $100 - $200

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372. A Striking George Jones Majolica Leafage Tray c.1875 Pattern No.2271. The brown glazed oval twin handled tray covered in various types of large leaves all in different shades of green, 14” $600 - $900

373. A George Jones Majolica Wild Rose Demi Tasse Cup and Saucer c.1875 Pattern No.3365. The cup and saucer both decorated with a pitted earthy green and brown ground with trading wild rose stems, leaves and blossoms, the cup with a twig handle and a turquoise interior. $100 - $150

374. A George Jones Majolica Rustic Tea Kettle on Trivet. c.1870 The bulbous brown bark body decorated with trailing leaves and tendrils with a twisted bark spout and high branch handle, the domed cover with branch handle, the hexagonal trivet formed of criss crossed branches bound with climbing tendril, 7” $400 - $600

375. A Large George Jones Majolica Salmon Tureen c.1870 Pattern No. 2763. Design registered 29th Aug. 1871. Modelled as an oval brown glazed basket weave boat shaped body with pink interior. The lid formed as a bed of ferns and grasses, the handle formed as a large salmon on its side. Pg 49 Dawes, 19” $800 - $1200

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376. 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. $800 - $1200

377. A Holdcroft Majolica Rustic Tea Kettle on Trivet. c.1870 The bulbous brown bark body decorated with leaves and white blossoms with a bark spout and high bark handle, the domed cover with a twig finial, the hexagonal trivet formed of criss crossed branches bound with climbing tendril. $600 - $800

378. A Charming Holdcroft Rustic Teapot c.1875 The straight sided brown tree trunk body with trailing leaves and blossoms and a green branch spout and handle, the flat turquoise glazed top, the finial formed as blackberries, 5” $200 - $300

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379. A Holdcroft Majolica Chinese Nut Teapot c.1875 The body modeled as a brown fruit with a green branch handle and spout, with a Chinese boy dressed in a cobalt gown and yellow trousers clambering around the back, his head and shoulders forming the cover and handle, 5 Ÿ�h $300 - $500 380. A Very Rare Three Piece English Majolica Chinese Nut Teapot c.1875 Each Piece as a bright yellow fruit with a Chinese boy by dressed in a cobalt gown and trousers clambering around the rear end, the head and shoulders forming the cover for the teapot boy and sugar bowl. $400 - $600 381. A Very Rare Four Piece Log and Snail c.1875 Possibly Fielding. Each piece designed as a section of grey split log and a snail with purple shell climbing on the side, a snail forming the finial for the covers on the teapot, tea kettle and sugar bowl, all four pieces supported on sections of branch. $400 - $600 382. A Three Piece Eureka Majolica Teaset c.1880 ( American) Each decorated with owls, fans and oriental style ornament picked out in bright pastel colours against a white ground. $200 - $300

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383. A Rare English Majolica Parrots Cheese Keeper c.1880 Possibly Samuel Lear. The white glazed rounded shouldered cover decorated with brightly glazed parrots perched on branches with blossoms and large palm leaves, the handle formed as entwined branch bound with orange twine, the under plate with a deep border of turquoise woven basket. $600 - $900 384. An Excellent Quality Holdcroft Bear and Drum Pitcher c.1875 The body formed as a standing brown bear holding a drum stick and a drum over his shoulder, the cobalt strap forming the handle and the bears mouth forming the pouring hole, 8 ¾” $150 $250 385. A Rare Holdcroft Majolica Bird Serving Dish. c.1875 Modeled as a singing bird perched on a branch before to long green eaves forming the dishes, 4 ½” $200 - $300 386. A Very Rare Large French Majolica Ladle c.1880 Possibly Sarreguemines. The brown glazed stem and bowl profusely decorated with entwined tendrils and leaves, the stem with an acanthus terminal, the bowl with a turquoise interior, 15 ½” $100 - $150 387. A Rare and Excellent Quality Forester Majolica Begonia Serving Tray. c.1875 Modeled as to large begonia leaves forming the dishes and small dishes filled with leaves to the sides, with an arched brown branch handle guarded by two open winged birds on either side, all decorated in typical rustic, forest hues, 15 ½”w $400 - $600

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388. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Five Well Fishes Oyster Plate The cobalt wells separated by brightly glazed green and yellow fish radiating from the a turquoise glazed central well, 10 ¼” $1500 - $2000

389. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Five Well Fishes Oyster Plate The turquoise wells separated by fish radiating from a turquoise centre well, 10 ¼” $900 - $1200

390. A Very Rare and Beautifully glazed Minton Majolica 6 Well fish Oyster Plate c.1865 Each well modelled as a large fish radiating from a brown and cobalt blue mottled central well and separated by green sea weed, 11” $900 - $1200

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391. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Lavender Seven Well Oyster plate c.1875 Never seen before in lavender. The wells centred by a lavender circular well framed with ochre rosettes against a green ground with green stylized shell to the outside edges, 9” $1200 - $1500

392. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Canary Yellow Seven Well Oyster plate c.1875 Never seen before in Canary Yellow. The wells centred by a Canary Yellow circular well framed with ochre rosettes against a green ground with green stylized shell to the outside edges, 9” $600 - $900 The canary yellow glaze was very expensive to produce, as a result very few pieces of Majolica are decorated with it.

393. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Grey and Cobalt Blue Seven Well Oyster plate c.1875 The wells centred by a yellow, green and brown mottled circular well framed with ochre rosettes against a green ground with green stylized shell to the outside edges, 9” $400 - $600

394. A Very Rare Minton Majolica Grey and Cobalt Blue Seven Well Oyster plate c.1875 The wells centred by a yellow, green and brown mottled circular well framed with ochre rosettes against a green ground with green stylized shell to the outside edges, 9” $400 - $600

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395. A Rare and Very Pretty Wedgwood Majolica St Louis Pattern Oyster Plate c.1865 The six wells decorated as panels of woven material alternating between yellow and cobalt blue and with trailing prunus branches and blosom, the central well decorated with turquoise daisies, a small pink scallop between the outside edge of each well, 9 ¼” $400 - $600 396. A Fine Quality Wedgwood Majolica Dolphins Oyster Plate c.1865 The five turquoise glazed wells separated by grey dolphin radiating from a central yellow circular well, 9” $400 - $600 397. A Wedgwood Majolica Argenta Ocean Oyster Plate c.1865 The five shell shaped wells, two brown and pink, two white and yellow and one white, all decorated with fronds of seaweed, grey and white waves form the backdrop and the central well, 9” $300 - $500 398. A Wedgwood Majolica Chrysanthemum Oyster Plate c.1865 Formed as six grey wells, three decorated with chrysanthemum, one yellow, one white, one pink and all separated by turquoise bands radiating for a central turquoise well, 9 ½” $300 - $400 399. A Wedgwood Majolica Argenta Ocean Oyster Plate c.1865 The five shell shaped wells, one brown, white and pink, one lavender and pink, one lavender pink and yellow, two white, all decorated with fronds of seaweed, grey and white waves form the backdrop and the central well, 9” $300 - $400 400. A George Jones Majolica 6 well mottled Oyster plate c.1865 Modelled as six green and brown mottled shell wells with shells and seaweed radiating from a central raised well in the form of a white shell, 8 ¾” $400 - $600 401. A Holdcroft Majolica 6 well oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with six mottled green and brown shell shaped wells with yellow edges separated by cobalt blue panels with a brown and pink twisted shell and white coral, the circular pink central well with a yellow border, 10” $400 - $600 402. A Holdcroft Majolica 6 well oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with six mottled green and brown shell shaped wells with yellow edges separated by periwinkle blue panels with a brown and pink twisted shell and white coral, the circular pink central well with a yellow border, 10” $400 - $600 403. A Holdcroft Majolica 6 well oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with six pink shell shaped wells each separated by brown panels with a brown and pink twisted shell and white coral, the circular turquoise central well with a yellow border, 10” $400 - $600 404. A Holdcroft Majolica 6 well oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with six lavender shell shaped wells separated by French blue panels with a brown and pink twisted shell and white coral, the circular turquoise well with a yellow border, 10” $400 - $600 405. A Holdcroft Majolica 6 well oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with six pink shell shaped wells separated by lavender panels with a brown and pink twisted shell and white coral, the circular turquoise well with a yellow border, 10” $400 - $600

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406. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well Pink oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with pink wells separated by shells and seaweed, the turquoise circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $400 - $600 407. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well Deep Pink oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with deep pink wells separated by shells and seaweed, the turquoise circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $200 - $300 408. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well Pink oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with pink wells separated by shells and seaweed, the turquoise circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $100 - $200 409. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well Cobalt Blue oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with cobalt blue wells separated by shells and seaweed, the turquoise circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $400 - $600 410. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well celadon oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with celadon wells separated by shells and seaweed, the sea green circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $300 - $400 411. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well Cobalt Blue oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with Cobalt Blue Wells separated by shells and seaweed, the turquoise circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $400 - $600 412. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well Cobalt Blue oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with Cobalt Blue Wells separated by shells and seaweed, the turquoise circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $400 - $600 413. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well Cobalt Blue oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with Cobalt Blue Wells separated by shells and seaweed, the turquoise circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $400 - $600 414. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well Cobalt Blue oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with Cobalt Blue Wells separated by shells and seaweed, the turquoise circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $400 - $600 415. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well Turquoise oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with Cobalt Blue Wells separated by shells and seaweed, the sea green circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $300 - $400 416. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well Mottled oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with green and brown mottled wells separated by shells and seaweed, the sea weed circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $300 - $400

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417. A Fine Quality Minton Majolica 6 well Turquoise oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with turquoise wells separated by shells and seaweed, the sea green circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9” $300 - $400 418. A Majolica 6 well oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with pink wells separated by shells and seaweed, the pink circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9 ¾” $100 - $200 419. A Samuel Lear Majolica Sunflower Oyster Plate c.1880 The white ground circular tray with 6 wells decorated by a large yellow sunflower edged with a green and red leaf with a central circular well with a lavender central medallion, all in the Aesthetic Movement Style, 10” $200 - $400 420. A Majolica 6 well oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with pink wells separated by shells and seaweed, the turquoise circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 8 ¾” $100 - $200 421. Four Majolica 6 well oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with alternating white and pink wells separated by shells and seaweed, the sea green circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9 ¼” $500 - $800 422. A Fielding Majolica Six Well Oyster Plate c.1880 The circular cream ground plate with 6 turquoise wells and a turquoise circular central well with a brown rope twist border to the outside edge, 9” $150 - $250 423. A Majolica 6 well oyster plate c.1875 Modeled as a circular plate with alternating white and pink wells separated by shells and seaweed, the sea green circular central well surrounded by conch shells, 9 ¼” $100 - $150 424. A French Fish Head Oyster Plate c.1870 Probably Thomas Sargent. The shaped hexagonal shaped plate decorated in french blue fish scales radiating from a central pale yellow well, and 6 wells formed as fish heads facing outwards, 10 ½” $200 - $400 425. Seven Minton Majolica Mottled Seven Well Oyster plates c.1875 The amber and brown mottled wells centred by a circular well framed with amber rosettes against a brown ground with amber stylised shell to the outside edges, 10” $700 - $1000 426. An Adams and Bromley Majolica Fishes Oyster Plate c.1875 Modeled as a shaped plate with 5 grey and white fish oyster wells and one large fish cracker well and a central watery blue circular well, 10” $200 - $300 427. A English Majolica Six Well Oyster Plate c.1875 Probably Adams & Bromley. The shaped circular plate with alternating turquoise and pink wells separated by seaweed against a stippled brown ground with a pink central circular well, 10” $100 - $200

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428. A English Majolica Six Well Oyster Plate c.1875 Probably Adams & Bromley. The shaped circular plate with alternating turquoise and pink wells separated by seaweed against a stippled brown ground with a pink central circular well, 10” $100 - $200

429. A Rare Moser Art Glass Amethyst Round 6 Well Oyster Plate 8 ¾” $800 - $1200

430. A Rare Moser Art Glass Oyster Shell Bowl 8” $200 - $400

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