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George Jones Majolica Wild Boar Game Pie Dish

Description
George Jones Majolica game pie dish which features the lid with a knop modelled as a wild boar head, an oak leaf and acorn border. The dish has handles at either end, with stag heads underneath. Panels on the sides depict a wild boar being hunted by dogs. Turquoise ground version. Colouration: turquoise, green, ochre, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the George Jones pottery. Bears a pattern number, '5255'.

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Cover: Very Good. RESTORATION. Tiny filled chip to tip of boar's left ear. Dish: Very Good. No restoration. A few inconspicuous flakes.
Creation Date:	1875
Styles / Movements:	Majolica, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	22687
Incollect Reference #:	511034