George Jones (attrib), 'Chinese Junk' teapot, Late 19th c., polychrome tin glazed majolica pottery, modeled as a boat carrying fish and packages, the lid topped with a fisherman, underside marked "GJ" and illegible registry diamond, 8"h x 12"l x 4"w

Provenance: Property from a private New Jersey Collection

Notes/Literature: See R. Cluett, George Jones Ceramics 1861-1951, 1998, pp. 66 and 272 for one of the other two examples and a listing for pattern 3520. The author notes that the traditional title for this piece as the 'Gondolier' teapot is almost certainly due to an error and a misreading of the George Jones pattern books. Please note the pattern lists describe 3520 B as 'Gondolier'.

Good/Fair, .25" old professional repair to spout tip with reglazing along underside, minor glaze flakes to underside **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.