Antique majolica figural white and pink cockatoo parrot ceramic pitcher with green botanical base and brown bamboo-style handle. Crafted by Georges Jones, England, in the late 19th century (1880s). A wonderful piece of whimsical majolica for any collector and lends itself nicely to a tropical or Tiki themed decor!
In good used vintage condition, no chips. Age-related crazing and typical manufacturing glaze bubbles present. See photos.
Measures 5 x 2 1/2 x 6 inches
A Little Bit About Majolica, by Tiziana Manzetti
"Majolica – also spelled Maiolica – is the beautiful ware prepared by tin-glazing earthenware and firing it a second time.
"Majolica – also spelled Maiolica – is the beautiful ware prepared by tin-glazing earthenware and firing it a second time.
After the first firing, the bisque is dipped into a bath of fast drying liquid glaze. When dry, the glazed piece is ready to be hand painted. A final firing at 1690° Fahrenheit will make the glaze interact with the metal oxides used by the painter to create the deep and brilliant translucent colors specific to majolica.
Nowadays, in English the word Majolica is used to refer to ceramic ware in the stylistic tradition of the Italian Renaissance."