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Cantagalli Italian Majolica Hand Painted Reticulate Edge Floral Plates, set of 6

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From The Cantagalli Pottery in Florence, Italy, a set of six hand painted reticulated earthenware plates, showing the Crowing Rooster mark used in the early 20th Century. Beautifully painted in the Renaissance Revival style with a six-part floral garland joined with bows, on a creamy white ground. The garland surrounds a central floral spray of a blue flower and green leaves. The reticulate edge is glazed in a yellow ochre fading to a pale green, and outlined in a burnt Sienna. The Cantagalli family operated their pottery works in Florence beginning in the 15th Century until the pottery closed its doors in 1985. 8.5 in. Diameter x .75 in. H Marked with the painted Rooster logo – some plates showing mold numbers as well. All plates are in good condition, one has a small loss to the rim on the back side, another with a teeny glaze slip on the front rim, as expected of faience - shown in the photos.
  • Creator:
    Cantagalli (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. All plates are in good condition, one has a small loss to the rim on the back side, another with a teeny glaze slip on the front rim, as expected of faience - shown in the photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758244944912

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