Sold 12 August 2024 · Colin Brand Antiques

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Description

French Asparagus Majolica Service

1 x serving dish

6 x plates

Measurements are of the serving dish

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this French Asparagus Majolica Service to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1060570

Dealers Internal Reference

CRB/1943/JR

Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description

French Asparagus Majolica Service

1 x serving dish

6 x plates

Measurements are of the serving dish

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this French Asparagus Majolica Service to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1060570

Dealers Internal Ref

CRB/1943/JR

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Colin Brand Antiques

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An ornate ceramic majolica serving dish moulded in the shape of bundled asparagus stalks with hand-painted green, purple, and cream glazes.

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Colin Brand Antiques

Telephone 07786 922 409

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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/colinbrand

Verified Since Apr 2014

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectServing Dish
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian / Majolica
MaterialCeramic, Earthenware, Tin Glaze
ColourMulticolour
MotifsAsparagus bundle relief, Floral accents, Scalloped edge, Hand-painted glaze
SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

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Majolica production gained immense popularity during the 19th century, particularly in France and England, characterised by colourful lead-glazed earthenware featuring naturalistic forms and botanical or animal motifs.

Majolica is crafted from earthenware clay, coated with an opaque tin-glaze, and hand-painted with metallic oxide pigments before being fired at high temperatures to achieve its signature vibrant gloss.

Authentic pieces often exhibit fine crazing in the glaze, weightiness from the earthenware body, hand-painted detailing with pooling colours, and occasionally makers marks or registration numbers on the underside.

Antique majolica can be displayed on open shelving, mounted on walls as decorative plates, or used as a striking tablescape centrepiece to introduce organic textures and heritage character to contemporary spaces.

Majolica should be hand-washed gently in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing or dishwashers, and protected from sudden temperature changes to prevent hairline fractures in the glaze.