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Large Antique Planter, Scottish, Ceramic Jardinière, Majolica Taste, Victorian
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Large Antique Planter, Scottish, Ceramic Jardinière, Majolica Taste, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a large antique planter, a Scottish ceramic jardinière in the manner of Majolica, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Of generous proportion, offering excellent capacity for decorative planting

Crafted in quality ceramic, presenting a weighty, substantial feel at 15.4kg (33.95 lb)

Finished in a distinctive slip glaze, with amber, cream and green tones forming a striking palette

Decorative relief fascia, featuring bountiful urns and grapevine motifs

Cup handles elegantly integrated into the form, shaped within the glaze itself

Ideal for interior or conservatory display – perfectly suited for foliage, ferns, or floral arrangements

Embodies the richness of late 19th century British decorative pottery

A statement piece for traditional Victorian, Arts & Crafts, or country house settings

With its ornate detailing and evocative glazing, this antique jardinière captures the charm and character of the Majolica tradition, making for a handsome focal point in any distinguished interior. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 36cm (14.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Ceramic Majolica Planter to the Victorian era.

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SA1153481
Dealers Internal Reference
25447
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Description
This is a large antique planter, a Scottish ceramic jardinière in the manner of Majolica, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Of generous proportion, offering excellent capacity for decorative planting

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian ceramic jardiniere featuring raised fruit and leaf relief moulding finished with a variegated brown and green glaze.
fig 1. Large Antique Planter, Scottish, Ceramic Jardinière, Majolica Taste, Victorian

Crafted in quality ceramic, presenting a weighty, substantial feel at 15.4kg (33.95 lb)

Finished in a distinctive slip glaze, with amber, cream and green tones forming a striking palette

Decorative relief fascia, featuring bountiful urns and grapevine motifs

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian ceramic jardiniere featuring raised fruit and leaf relief moulding finished with a variegated brown and green glaze.
fig 2. Large Antique Planter, Scottish, Ceramic Jardinière, Majolica Taste, Victorian

Cup handles elegantly integrated into the form, shaped within the glaze itself

Ideal for interior or conservatory display – perfectly suited for foliage, ferns, or floral arrangements.
London Fine Antiques

Embodies the richness of late 19th century British decorative pottery

fig 3. A rectangular Victorian ceramic jardiniere featuring raised fruit and leaf relief moulding finished with a variegated brown and green glaze.
fig 3. Large Antique Planter, Scottish, Ceramic Jardinière, Majolica Taste, Victorian

A statement piece for traditional Victorian, Arts & Crafts, or country house settings

With its ornate detailing and evocative glazing, this antique jardinière captures the charm and character of the Majolica tradition, making for a handsome focal point in any distinguished interior. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 36cm (14.25'')

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Ceramic Majolica Planter to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153481
Dealers Internal Ref
25447
London Fine Antiques
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A rectangular Victorian ceramic jardiniere featuring raised fruit and leaf relief moulding finished with a variegated brown and green glaze.
Large Antique Planter, Scottish, Ceramic Jardinière, Majolica Taste, Victorian
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Victorian majolica taste pottery is characterised by heavy earthenware bodies decorated with relief moulding and finished with vibrant, runny lead-based glazes. Popularised in the mid-to-late nineteenth century, these ceramics frequently feature naturalistic, botanical, or classical motifs.

Victorian jardinieres were predominantly crafted from molded earthenware or terracotta clay. The vessels were fire-glazed using coloured metallic oxides to create translucent, mottled finishes across decorative surface textures.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy earthenware construction, distinct press-moulded relief detailing, and characteristic glaze pooling within deep recesses. Impressed maker marks, registration numbers, or kiln marks on the unglazed base also indicate nineteenth-century production.

A Victorian ceramic planter can be positioned on a deep window sill, console table, or sideboard top filled with indoor foliage such as ferns or succulents. Its rich glaze texture adds earthy tones and sculptural interest to modern neutral decor.

Clean ceramic jardinieres gently using warm water and a mild detergent applied with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive scrubbing pads or harsh chemical cleansers, and ensure outdoor exposure to freezing moisture is avoided to prevent cracking.
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