Majolica – Donkey With Basket Signed George Jones
Artist: George Jones
English Majolica Donkey with Baskets by George Jones Donkey
Measurement 9 ¾ inches length x 6 ½ inches width and 7 ½ inches height
Majolica produced by George Jones rivals that of Minton andWedgwood in both design and workmanship. At age fourteen, he commenced a sevenyear apprenticeship with Minton and upon completion in 1844 worked as a travellingsalesman for Wedgwood.
It was not until 1862 that George Jones entered the potterymanufacturing business with the acquisition of the Bridge works, producingwhite granite wares. In 1864, Jones purchased parcels of land from Colin MintonCampbell of the Minton factory for construction of the Trent Potteries, whichwas completed in late 1865. It was in this new and efficient pottery works thatGeorge Jones commenced production of majolica in 1866.
https://www.majolicasociety.com/george-jones/
Measurement 9 ¾ inches length x 6 ½ inches width and 7 ½ inches height
Majolica produced by George Jones rivals that of Minton andWedgwood in both design and workmanship. At age fourteen, he commenced a sevenyear apprenticeship with Minton and upon completion in 1844 worked as a travellingsalesman for Wedgwood.
It was not until 1862 that George Jones entered the potterymanufacturing business with the acquisition of the Bridge works, producingwhite granite wares. In 1864, Jones purchased parcels of land from Colin MintonCampbell of the Minton factory for construction of the Trent Potteries, whichwas completed in late 1865. It was in this new and efficient pottery works thatGeorge Jones commenced production of majolica in 1866.
https://www.majolicasociety.com/george-jones/
2 850 €
Period: 19th century
Style: English Style
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Ceramic
Length: 24,5 cm.
Width: 16,5 cm.
Height: 19 cm.
Reference (ID): 1682587
Availability: In stock
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