Early and Rare c1900 Roseville 478 Iris Jardiniere

Pottery : Roseville

 

Rare is an adjective that I hesitate to use with any collectible, but in this case it does apply. This Roseville jardiniere I have only seen in a catalog page. It is not in either of the Mark Bassett Roseville books, but is shown on a catalog page in the Bomm "Roseville in All Its Splendor" book on page 393.

The jardiniere stands 7 and 1/2 inches tall and is 8 and 7/8 inches across the top opening. The bottom is clearly incised with the 478 designation and shows where the bottom glaze drips were ground at the factory to sit flat.

The jardiniere is decorated in a majolica style with 6 repeating iris flowers and plant leaves. There has been a professional and excellent repair to a hairline.

Item ID: Rv 478 jard