: Rare 19th Century George Jones Majolica Oval Lidded Box / Dish with Sleeping Calf Finial

Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic piece of Victorian English majolica pottery, universally attributed to the renowned potter George Jones (circa 1870–1880).
This charming oval lidded dish features an exquisite pastoral design, showcasing a highly detailed, relief-molded sleeping calf (young cow) nestled on a bed of vibrant green ferns and small white blossoms.
The exterior of the lid and base boasts a rich, deep brown chocolate glaze accented with striking acanthus leaf borders.
The base underside features the classic mottled green and brown tortoiseshell/snakeskin glaze typical of high-quality period pieces.
The interior displays the iconic, smooth "Minton Rose" lavender/pink glaze coating.
While reminiscent of George Jones' famous game pie dishes, the sleeping calf motif strongly aligns with his celebrated dairy and cheese service designs, making this a wonderful crossover collector's piece.