Antique Majolica Pottery "Wild Rose & Rope" platter, English, ca.1880 M017

Description

Antique Majolica pottery "Wild Rose & Rope" platter, aqua with cobalt center & twig handles.  English, ca.1880's.
Pictured in Jeffrey Snyder's 'Marvelous Majolica' p.164
Mariann Katz-Marks' 'Encyclopedia of Majolica' p.159
Mike Schneider's 'Majolica' p.59
O
ld glaze wear
around perimeter,
which can be seen in the photos.
No cracks/hairlines/repairs. See photos.
Decorator's mark
.
Measures 11 1/8" long x 7 3/4"
wide x 1 1/4"
tall.
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.
Be sure to check out my other vintage Majolica.