PAIR GEORGE JONES MAJOLICA "LILY OF THE VALLEY" JARDINIÈRES,Circa 1861-1873; stand with raised plaque with GJ and Stoke on Trent, no. 1880. Mauve ground, decorated throughout with lillies of the valley; robin's egg blue interior; mustard yellow rims - 7 3/4 in. high. Estimate $400-600
The raised plaque refers to the type of mark that is on the pieces. The pieces are marked on the underside of the trays. There is crazing on the surface allover. There is light to medium colored staining on the interiors consistent with age and usage. One tray is affixed to a jardiniere. One has a small area surrounding the flowers where glaze smeared/did not take during the firing process.
