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English Majolica Asparagus Cradle, Circa 1885

Offered by: Robert James Walsh & Company

Description
This Majolica asparagus cradle is composed of a well of white asparagus spears with lavender tips and held together by orange-yellow ribbons. The cradle sits on an attached base in the form of leafy greens with a vine-shaped handle at either end. There is a small chip in the glaze on one of the sides, as shown in the photos. This is typical with the age of the pottery, and does not detract from the overall appearance and its usefulness. Signed "GD".

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ceramic molded body with hand-painted enamel decoration.
Condition:	Fair. Small glaze chip on bottom rim of one side
Creation Date:	1883-1891
Styles / Movements:	Aesthetic Movement, Majolica, Victorian
Patterns:	Florals/Botanical, Textured, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CBRM18-31
Incollect Reference #:	499504

Dimensions

W.	15.25 in;	H.	3.5 in;	D.	10.25 in;
W.	38.74 cm;	H.	8.89 cm;	D.	26.04 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert James Walsh & Company is a thirty-year-old Vermont business dealing in antiques, art, and modernism. Robert Walsh, owner, is also an Accredited Member of Appraisers Association of America, as well as a respected consultant. We have participated in many international trade shows in the US and Canada.