{"product_id":"antique-majolica-leaf-dish","title":"Antique Majolica Maple Leaf Dish, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eA richly glazed antique majolica leaf dish, beautifully modeled after a natural maple leaf and brought to life with vivid, variegated coloration. The surface features deep emerald greens, warm ochres, and earthy browns, all highlighted by the signature crackle and pooling glaze that defines true 19th-century majolica. The veining of the leaf is exceptionally well rendered, giving the piece both sculptural depth and painterly dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eMajolica of this period—particularly botanical forms—was highly sought after in the late Victorian era for its ability to bring the outdoors in, blending artistry with naturalism. This piece embodies that tradition, offering both decorative impact and historical charm. The organic form and saturated glaze make it a standout accent in any collected interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eSIZE\u003cbr data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eApproximately 8” L x 6” W x 2” H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eVery good antique condition. Light age-appropriate crazing throughout, consistent with majolica of this era. No major chips or cracks observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eEngland or Continental Europe, circa 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eMAKER\u003cbr data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eUnmarked, typical of many 19th-century majolica wares\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eMATERIAL\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eGlazed earthenware (majolica)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eWHY WE LOVE THIS\u003cbr data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eThis is the kind of piece that instantly elevates a surface. The color palette is incredibly rich, the form is organic and sculptural, and the glaze has that unmistakable depth you simply cannot replicate today. It feels both collected and intentional—never decorative for decoration’s sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eSTYLING SUGGESTION\u003cbr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eLayer this atop a stack of antique books or style it on a console with a small brass object and clipped greenery. It also works beautifully in a butler’s pantry or kitchen vignette—imagine it holding a few brown eggs or simply displayed as a standalone object of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47880187805940,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6782\/9748\/files\/Antique_Majolica_Leaf_Plate.png?v=1774031991","url":"https:\/\/martingaleeast.com\/products\/antique-majolica-leaf-dish","provider":"Martingale East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}