Antique Majolica Pottery "Picket Fence & Ferns" Mug, American, Ca.1880, M158

Description

Antique
American
Majolica pottery "Picket Fence & Ferns" mug.
Beautiful tan pickets
, set off the ferns. A turquoise inside glaze.
Ca.1880.  American.
Pictured in
Mike Schneider's 'Majolica' p.96
Mariann Katz-Marks' 'Encyclopedia of Majolica' p.54
Mark Moran's 'Majolica' p.15
Jeffrey Snyder's 'Marvelous Majolica' p.99
Very good condition with a tight factory kiln stress
hairline on lip.
C
razing.
No chips or repairs.   See photos.
D
ecorator's mark. Measures 3 1/2" tall x 3 3/8" round.
Classic Majolica is over 100 years old. It is typically low fired, soft earthenware that is so easily damaged through normal wear and tear. Majolica was meant to be used as a lower cost, day to day ware. Accordingly, it is hard to find 'perfect' pieces, most having scrapes, dings, chips. I try to point out the obvious issues on these pieces but some miss my attention. I set what I think are fair prices, always considering condition.
Please message me with any condition questions.
I refund excess postage in combined shipping cases.
Be sure to check out my other vintage Majolica.