George Jones & Sons Cairo Bread & Butter Plate Aesthetic Hummingbirds Oleander
$ 13.2
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George Jones & Sons Cairo Bread & Butter Plate Aesthetic Hummingbirds Oleander. Impressed maker's mark belongs to George Jones & Sons. The lid of the vase appears to be sitting on the wooden stand next to the vase. Two hummingbirds in flight hover above the branches. [There seems to be a pre-Columbian jug next to it.]. George Jones & Sons Cairo Bread & Butter Plate Aesthetic Hummingbirds Oleander ca. 1880s Dimensions: 7” in diameter Condition: Excellent very small chip on bottom of plate ridge. Markings: Extremely faint George Jones & Sons Crescent logo, In red glaze 6166 .x. The identical plate is found on the Adrienne T. Boggs website and she says this: Plate, 7 inches diameter. Brown transfer with polychrome clobbering and gilding. Impressed maker's mark belongs to George Jones & Sons. The central pattern features a large urn with geometric designs filled with long trailing flowering branches [Oldeanders]. The lid of the vase appears to be sitting on the wooden stand next to the vase. Two hummingbirds in flight hover above the branches. [There seems to be a pre-Columbian jug next to it.] At the age of 14 George Jones started a seven-year apprenticeship with Minton. After completion in 1844 he worked as a traveling salesman for Wedgwood. By 1850 George had established himself as a successful pottery merchant and by 1856 he had opened a pottery showroom in Glebe Street, Stoke. George started manufacturing around 1861 at the Bridge Works, Stoke, as George Jones & Co. In 1864 he purchased land from Colin Minton Campbell and in 1865 the company moved to the newly built factory - the Trent Potteries. Production of majolica ware started in 1865. From 1872 china production was started. By 1873 the two eldest sons, Frank Ralph Jones and George Henry Jones became partners in the business which was renamed George Jones & Sons. 'Crescent' was registered as a trademark for the new company. At this time the business had 590 employees. In 1894 the business was incorporated as George Jones and Sons Ltd. George Jones died in 1893 and the business continued under the name 'George Jones & Sons.' Around 1907 the works were renamed 'Crescent Potteries.' This is an excellent example of the Aesthetic Movement style created by a master, George Jones & Sons. Choice. Shipping weight with packing: 2 pounds Display Stand is Not Included PLEASE READ THIS ENTRY CAREFULLY THERE ARE NO RETURNS We accept PayPal only, no exceptions. It is assumed that payment will be made within 48 hours of close of sale. If for some reason prior arrangements need to be made, please contact me. Shipping charges will be waived if item is being purchased by an accredited institution of higher learning or museums with confirmed websites. US sales only please . USA Based E-Bay Accounts Only. Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Over careful packing and shipping assures a happy seller and a happy buyer. Antiquarian books are boxed and shipped Priority Mail; higher value fragile items are double boxed. Framed artwork is shipped flat through UPS. Any questions you may have will be cheerfully and promptly answered. Thanks for viewing my item!
