Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Leaf & Dandelion Majolica Bowl, Circa 1870

Description

An English majolica Leaf and Dandelion floral bowl by Joseph Holdcroft, Circa 1870.

Designed in the Aesthetic taste, four overlapping … more An English majolica Leaf and Dandelion floral bowl by Joseph Holdcroft, Circa 1870.

Designed in the Aesthetic taste, four overlapping leaves, glazed in the colors of Autumn, are centered on a deep powder blue ground of raised Dandelion blooms with pink centers.

The verso is glazed in a solid turquoise.

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.

Marked: impressed J.Holdcroft
7.75 inches in Diameter x 1.5 inches High
In very good antique condition. less