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A stunning English majolica plate, The Flying Crane, by Joseph Holdcroft, Circa 1870.
Designed in the Aesthetic Japonisme taste, the …
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A stunning English majolica plate, The Flying Crane, by Joseph Holdcroft, Circa 1870.
Designed in the Aesthetic Japonisme taste, the crane is centered on a turquoise pebbled ground with a border of prunus, or pink Dogwood branches stemming from the brown branch form rim. Showing the unusual green glazing on the verso, distinctive to Holdcroft majolica.
Book reference,’The Collectors Encyclopedia of Majolica’ by Mariann Katz-Marks, page 95.
Joseph Holdcroft held several patents for the production of earthenware. He was employed by Minton where he became proficient in the manufacture of majolica. Holdcroft established the Sunderland Pottery at Daisy Bank, Longton in 1870, producing mainly majolica glazed wares for export to America and Australia.
8.5 in. Diameter x 1 in. H
The expected light wear, in very good condition without issue.
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- Dimensions
- 8.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Brand
- Joseph Holdcroft
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Earthenware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Turquoise
- Condition Notes
- The expected light wear, in very good condition without issue. The expected light wear, in very good condition without issue. less
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