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These vintage scalloped majolica flower mugs present a sturdy, softly flared silhouette, with a straight cylindrical body rising from a …
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These vintage scalloped majolica flower mugs present a sturdy, softly flared silhouette, with a straight cylindrical body rising from a broad, turned foot to a petal-edged rim cut in a gentle, crown-like scallop. Crafted from ceramic in the majolica tradition, each mug is molded in bold relief with a pond-side tableau: butter-yellow daffodils with golden centers, brown velvety cattails, and rounded lily pads rise among sword-like reeds in layered emerald, jade, and celadon. The ground above the foliage fades from cream to blush pink, lending the scene a soft, misty depth. The upper band and the foot are glazed in a warm, sunny yellow, while the interior glows in a pearly lilac-pink that peeks over the scalloped edge. A slender, curved strap handle in saturated green, modeled with a subtle stem-like ridge, balances the form. The relief is crisp and tactile, and the glazes are glossy and fluid, pooling to deeper tones in the recesses, with fine crazing adding a soft, mellowed character. Cheerful, fresh, and full of garden charm, the pair feels like a small spring meadow glazed in pastels.
Display these mugs on a sideboard, open hutch, or tea tray, use them as small vases for garden blooms, or hold spoons, pens, or brushes on a vanity or desk. They complement Cottage, Grandmillennial, Victorian, English Country, and Boho interiors. To care for them, hand wash gently with mild soap and warm water, avoid soaking, dishwashers, and sudden temperature changes, and dry thoroughly to protect the glaze and applied relief; due to the crazing, they are best suited to display or light dry use. Each mug measures 4 inches (102 mm) wide, 3 inches (76 mm) deep, and 3.5 inches (89 mm) high. Condition is very good, with a vibrant original glaze, minor age-appropriate crazing, light wear on the base edges and handles, and no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Add this charming pair to your collection today.
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 3ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Brand
- George Jones
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Light Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Very good condition. Original glaze with vibrant colors and minor age-appropriate crazing. Light wear on the base edges and handles. … moreVery good condition. Original glaze with vibrant colors and minor age-appropriate crazing. Light wear on the base edges and handles. No visible chips, cracks, or repairs. less
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