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A George Jones majolica shaped oval jardinière
moulded in relief with a continuous band of mermen blowing shells, mermaids and winged putti riding stylised dolphins above foam, pierced, enriched in strong colours on a dark-blue ground, the interior in turquoise, the underside in tortoishell glazes -- 23in. (58.4cm.) wide, circa 1875 (flaking to the interior, some glaze cracks)
See front cover illustration
moulded in relief with a continuous band of mermen blowing shells, mermaids and winged putti riding stylised dolphins above foam, pierced, enriched in strong colours on a dark-blue ground, the interior in turquoise, the underside in tortoishell glazes -- 23in. (58.4cm.) wide, circa 1875 (flaking to the interior, some glaze cracks)
See front cover illustration