Who made this "Capodimonte" Charger?

There is an old label affixed to the bottom of this charger that says Capodimonte, but we all know that there were many copiers. This charger has a crown and underneath that "RE" in underglaze blue. I have no doubt that it's old but it looks more German to me than true Italian Capodimonte. Anyone recognize this mark? Thanks.

 

Aagh, I can't get them turned right side up. But, no thoughts on this charger?

 

Not sure who your plate's maker is, but the center subject matter is a rendering after Raphael's: The Triumph of Galatea.

 

Thanks so much for that info, Nuff. That will be a big help to me when I list. I knew that scene looked familiar! I have not been able to find the mark either, even after searching for it for an hour or more yesterday. It looks so similar to a Dresden tumbler I bought last week that I am inclined to think it might be German. But again, I can't verify because that mark is nowhere.to.be.found on the net. I sent a photo of it to my auction house contact. If he finds out I'll let everyone know.

 

Guess what? Walter on the ebay boards identified this as a true Capodimonte (Circa 1780) charger. The second "real" one he's ever seen posted. I wasn't expecting that!

 

Congrats! Are there flaws in the ceramic or glaze under the tiny insects?

 

Nice!

 

Thanks guys. moreotherstuff, I'm not sure where the flaws by the insects are that you're talking about, but it's in really good condition.

 

In the 18th C, of course they lacked the controls that are in place today in the manufacturing of porcelain. Try as they might, little flaws would 'get through' - bits of grit in the clay, bits of ash from the kiln. They took to painting tiny little insects on top of those flaws to hide them. Pretty much all the makers had the same problems. It can help to date the porcelain. It's expected.

I think if that's true Capodimonte, you should probably run it by a good auction house.

 

I had never heard that about the bugs and the flaws....very interesting! Unfortunately I can't look at it now...it's already been sent to an auction house.

 

Wow, that is exciting! Hope it goes through the roof for you

 

Let us know.

 

Thanks so much!