LÉON ARNOUX (1816-1894) From a family of French potters, Léon Arnoux remains to be one of the chief components in the development of majolica as we know it today. In 1848, employed by Minton, his extensive knowledge of methods in the production of lead-glazed wares was invaluable and he immediately became indispensable. Arnoux's greatest success came in his mastery of glazes and palettes. His expertise from continuous experimentation and his absolute perfection of vibrant coloured glazes made Minton an influential and leading competitor in the field of majolica.

A WEDGWOOD ARGENTA WARE 'OCEAN' PATTERN PART FISH SERVICE

DATE CODE HKI FOR 1880, IMPRESSED UPPERCASE MARK, PATTERN NO. M2949

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A WEDGWOOD ARGENTA WARE 'OCEAN' PATTERN PART FISH SERVICE
Date code HKI for 1880, impressed uppercase mark, pattern no. M2949
Moulded with coral and scallop shells, resting on a large shell, edged by waves, comprising: a large oval fish platter and six plates
25½in. (64.8cm.) wide, the platter (7)

Lot Essay

Cf. Marilyn Karmason and Joan Stacke, Majolica A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, New York, 1989, p. 81 for a discussion on the discrepancy in the Wedgwood records for wares in the 'Ocean' and 'Shell' patterns. According to the firm, the listings were an informal means of description used by the artisans versus a formal pattern archive.

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