{"product_id":"majolica-grape-pedestal-boats","title":"Majolica Grape Pedestal Boats","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold as presented; to be candled by \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/salvagebohemia.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvage Bohemia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox. 14 oz wax pour (pair) • $2.30 per oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderfully sculptural pair of \u003cb\u003e19th-century English majolica sauce boats\u003c\/b\u003e, modeled with an exuberant arrangement of fruit, berries, leaves, and curling naturalistic handles. Each vessel rests on its own fitted leaf-form underplate, creating an almost entirely botanical composition from base to rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe rich emerald-green glaze settles into the deeply molded surfaces, emphasizing every vein, berry, stem, and fold of the leaves. Rather than relying on painted decoration, the design gets its character from relief and form, a hallmark of the naturalistic majolica that became enormously fashionable in Victorian Britain during the second half of the 19th century. English potteries produced elaborate serving pieces inspired by gardens and the natural world, with strawberries, grapes, berries, blossoms, leaves, and vines appearing across dessert and table wares. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginally intended for the Victorian table as \u003cb\u003esauce or dessert serving vessels\u003c\/b\u003e, these have a particularly playful second life as candle vessels. Once filled, the wax will sit within the sculptural berry-covered bowl while the dramatic leaf underplate remains completely visible beneath it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUse the pair together down the center of a dining table, separately on a kitchen island and sideboard, or bring one into a library or bedside setting where the saturated green adds an unexpected shot of color. After the candle is finished, the pieces remain collectible antique majolica and can return to use as decorative serving pieces or simply be displayed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e England, 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Glazed earthenware \/ majolica\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent antique condition with expected characteristics of age and manufacture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44402443747415,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A97482.jpg?v=1791001283","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/majolica-grape-pedestal-boats","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}