Glazed and Confused: April 2013

Monday, April 1, 2013

April Fools!

What better time to look at majolica clowns and jesters than April Fool's Day!

George Jones majolica Punch bowl

Wedgwood majolica Punch bowl

Wedgwood majolica Punch and Judy Teapot

Wedgwood majolica Punch majolica creamer

Wedgwood majolica Punch sugar bowl

Wedgwood majolica Punch jug

Sarreguemines Punch jug

Minton majolica Punchinello

Minton jester tower ale jug

Clown and boar jardiniere

Sarreguemines majolica clown jug. Also made by Wardle

Sarreguemines majolica clown jug

Massier majolica wall pocket

April Fools!

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