England
19th century
Majolica earthenware
10″ W; 13.5″ H
An Excellent Quality George Jones Majolica ‘Wheat and Butterfly’ Tray c.1875 Shape no. 3470. The rectangular basket weave tray with shaped corners and a wicker handle at each end, the turquoise body forming a summer’s day backdrop to a spray of wheat, butterfly, dragonfly and bee. Pg. 65 Cluett, 13
WHY WE LOVE IT: Majolica is all about whimsy! It is rare that a piece of pottery can transfer you instantly to a wonderful summer’s day.