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How can you tell an antique Italian pottery?

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How can you tell an antique Italian pottery?
To tell an antique Italian pottery apart from other pieces, do some research using trusted online resources. First, identify the maker by looking for marks on the bottom or interior. Once you know who produced your pottery, you can then explore the styles and types of pieces they produced over the years and use this information to estimate your piece's age. For pottery to be antique, it must be at least 100 years old. If you'd like assistance with the dating process, talk to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of antique Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
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Pair 19th Century Greek Attic Style Terracotta Volure-Kraters
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of large two handled 19th Century Attic style volute kraters.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Greek Revival Pottery

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Terracotta

Mid-Century Large Scale Italian Terracotta Maine Lobster & Fish Tureen Figurine
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun piece! It is a large scale Italian terracotta lobster and fish tureen. It has a bright a vivid coloration! The tureen also includes a plethora of fish...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Pottery

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Terracotta

Midcentury Italian Fantoni Attributed Classical Design Art Pottery Jug
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian art pottery jug decorated with a classical figure playing a Lyre harp and attributed to Fantoni. The elegantly shaped jug stands on a narrow rounded foot wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery

Guido Gambone Midcentury Italian Linear Pattern Art Pottery Vase
By Guido Gambone
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian art pottery vase of compressed rounded slab form and slightly flared in shape with the readily recognizable linear pattern by Guido Gambone (1909-1969). The...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

A vintage Italian ceramic “Sun” plate by Giovanni De Simone, 20th century
By Giovanni de Simone
Located in View Park, CA
A Gambone style ceramic “Sun” ceramic dish by Giovanni de Simone, hand-made in Italy. Featuring tones of tangerine and marigold.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Ceramic

Italian Bitossi Attrib. Blue Pottery Vase with Figurative Design
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and rare Italian modern hand-thrown, hand carved, and hand painted blue pottery vase with figurative design, attributed to designer ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Terracotta

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