Antique British Majolica water pitcher, jug, aesthetic period, pottery, 1880s, ostrich skin, daffodils, waterlily, cherry blossom, swallow
Antique British Majolica water pitcher, jug, aesthetic period, pottery, 1880s, ostrich skin, daffodils, waterlily, cherry blossom, swallow
$300.00
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A stunning, large Victorian majolica water pitcher, dating from the 1880s. Unusually shaped, with a lower round base, surmounted by a square upper body, with an ostrich skin pattern applied to the cream background. Large motifs of water lily leaves and daffodils encircle the lower half of the jug, while the upper two panels have been illustrated with cherry blossoms and a bird in flight. A curved brown-glazed handle with foliate design, pink interior, and mustard yellow detailing around the panels, rim and on the handle scrolls complete the decoration. The bottom has been marked 20 in black glaze, and also bears a tiny circle with what looks to be four small dots. No other markings.
A really magnificent piece in soft colors.
Condition: Very good vintage. Expected crazing though out glaze, large chip to spout, further large chip to foot. General rubbing and glaze loss around rim and foot, and some old glue smudges to base, otherwise very good.
Found by The Wandering Poetess in Vermont.
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