Antique Griffen, Smith & Hill Etruscan Majolica Begonia Leaf Dish 19th c. Marked

Antique Griffen, Smith & Hill Etruscan Majolica Begonia Leaf Dish 19th c. Marked ** A small historical minor chip on the rim. A thin crack line that does not go all the way through. See all photos.** This highly collectible item is a piece of Victorian pottery, known for its realistic molding and vibrant glazes. Made by Griffen, Smith & Hill, a company that operated from 1867 to 1892 and began producing majolica in 1879. The dish features a deeply textured surface and ruffled edges, molded in the shape of a begonia leaf. Hand-painted with rich, jewel-like glaze tones of green, teal, brown, and a mauve or pink band. Crafted from high-quality pottery with a glazed finish. Highly sought after by collectors of vintage pottery and majolica ware. There’s something decadent about majolica—its glossy glaze like rainwater caught in a petal’s curve. This leaf-shaped confection, pressed and poured by Griffin, Smith & Hill in the 1880s, captures nature through Victorian eyes: wild, expressive, and brimming with color. A swirl of moss green, rose pink, and sun-faded ochre dances along the veins of a begonia in bloom. It’s not just a dish—it’s a fragment of a lavish parlor, or a shaded sideboard whispering of gentler times. This piece isn’t merely Décor—it’s an heirloom from a garden glazed in memory. Condition: Good used. No chips some rough edges where the glazed was thin or absent Age: 1880's Measurements: 2.25"h x 7"W x 9"D