{"product_id":"antique-1880s-griffen-smith-hill-etruscan-majolica-j8-shell-seaweed-footed-bowl","title":"Antique 1880s Griffen, Smith \u0026 Hill Etruscan Majolica J8 Shell \u0026 Seaweed Footed Bowl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected InteriorsProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully sculptural piece of 19th-century American majolica, this footed bowl was produced by Griffen, Smith \u0026amp; Hill in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, circa 1880s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bowl is molded in the firm’s exuberant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell and Seaweed pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a shell-shaped body, richly colored seaweed decoration and a raised foot. The underside bears the intertwined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG.S.H. Etruscan Majolica mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the form is identified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape J8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those pieces that needs very little styling. Place it on a stack of books, use it as the centerpiece of a collected cabinet, or display it on its own where the modeling and saturated glaze can be appreciated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Griffen, Smith \u0026amp; Hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern: Shell and Seaweed, also known as Etruscan Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape number: J8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1880s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glazed earthenware majolica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked with the intertwined G.S.H. Etruscan Majolica monogram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 8 inches in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-placeholder-token=\"true\" class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e[add height]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique condition consistent with age and use. The bowl has overall crazing, several small nicks and glaze losses around the rim, and a larger chip to the foot. The foot chip is most noticeable when the bowl is examined from below and does not detract from its highly displayable presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. Due to its age, condition and untested glaze, this piece is recommended for decorative display rather than food service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffen, Smith, \u0026 Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48670255939809,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4434\/6593\/files\/Image7-18-26at1.00PM.png?v=1784394037","url":"https:\/\/risacermakinteriors.com\/products\/antique-1880s-griffen-smith-hill-etruscan-majolica-j8-shell-seaweed-footed-bowl","provider":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}