ENGLAND. Joseph HOLDCROFT - Lot 223

ENGLAND. Joseph HOLDCROFT Large ceramic planter with polychrome Japanese decoration in light relief of peacocks on apple blossom branches on a blue background, the side grips with elephant heads and rings. It stands on four legs and is stamped below with J. H in a circle. Late 19th century circa 1875. H_37.5 cm D_40 cm Joseph Holdcroft worked for eighteen years at the Minton earthenware factory. In 1870, he set up his own factory in Longton, The Sutherland Pottery, specializing in slipware shapes. After 1906, the pottery was known as Holdcroft Ltd, which closed in the 1920s. Joseph Holdcroft's production was inspired by his years at Minton, but also by influences from the rustic figures of George Jones. Expert: Aline Josserand . Expert: Aline JOSSERAND