A MINTONS SECESSIONIST WARE ART NOUVEAU GLAZED EARTHENWARE LIDDED JAR, "No. 1" PATTERN, SIGNED, CIRCA 1905, designed by Léon Victor Solon (British 1872-1957) and John Wadsworth (British 1879-1955), produced by Mintons Ltd. at Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England, of rounded form with the overall exterior in yellow and translucent turquoise lead glazes, the bowl embellished with slip trailed flowing lines forming stylized floral arrangements issuing whiplash tendrils and topped by clusters of dots alternating undulating waves under a wide rim, the lid conformingly decorated and centering an elongated mushroom knob reversing to a white glazed interior, the base marked "Mintons Ltd." over "No 1" in black and incised "5" within a circle next to "Mintons Ltd." Height: 6 3/4" Diameter: 5 1/4" NOTE: For further reading on Minton's Secessionist Wares, see Muter "Léon Solon and John Wadsworth: Joint Designers of Minton's Secessionist Ware," The Journal of the Decorative Arts Society 1850 - the Present, No. 9, pg. 41-49.

The earthenware jar in overall fair condition, the base with a chip repair and a large network of crazing throughout exterior glazed surface as well as some within interior, all of which are expected and appropriate for the age of the item. There is no apparent loss of glazing, the interior with a number of minor ink stains around bowl's rim. Clearly and correctly marked. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."