A George Jones cheese bell and stand
moulded as a domed straw beehive and wood stand, painted numerals 3479, impressed marks and date lozenge for 1871 (some chips) -- 35cm. high See illustration
Lot Essay
Cf. Marilyn G. Karmason & Joan B. Stacke, Majolica A Complete History and illustrated survey (1989), p.89, George Jones & Sons pattern book, no. 3279