{"product_id":"royal-worcester-majolica-fern-rockwork-jardiniere-england-c-1866-rare-victorian","title":"Royal Worcester Majolica Fern Rockwork Jardiniere, England, c.1866, Rare Victorian","description":"A rare Royal Worcester majolica jardiniere, England, c.1866. This exceptional Victorian cachepot was produced during the height of the \"Fern Craze\" (\"Pteridomania\"), when ferns and naturalistic motifs became highly fashionable in British art, ceramics, and home décor. Modelled as a rocky outcrop with finely detailed ferns and mosses, it features naturalistic pockets on each side designed for inserting cut flowers or fern fronds, following Victorian floral display traditions. Comparable examples are preserved in major museum collections, including the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum and the Worcester Porcelain Museum.                                                                                                                                                                   Marked to the base with the early Royal Worcester printed mark (crown and circle), corresponding to production before the introduction of the year code. Few such pieces have survived in private hands, making this jardiniere especially desirable for collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent antique condition overall. The interior has been later overpainted (some flaking of paint is visible in the photographs). Due to the highly sculptural form, it is difficult to detect any possible surface defects, but no visible chips, cracks, or repairs can be seen apart from the internal overpainting.\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 5400 g\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 23 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 37 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 36 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging: Fully tracked and insured delivery. Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage. Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible. Customs paperwork provided where necessary for smooth international delivery. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882040480074,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7083547093_2thg.jpg?v=1785891874","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/royal-worcester-majolica-fern-rockwork-jardiniere-england-c-1866-rare-victorian","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}