Name that fish

A recent acquisition. I am struggling to find the manufacturer. A lot of similar Pinherro ones but the mark is all wrong. Any ideas please?

 

Does look like a Bordallo Pinheiro knock-off. And impressed Portugal.

Debora

 

Hi Debora. Thanks. So the longer word in the centre says Portugal you think? I think the swirly mark below this is key.

 

Just found this one by secla. Looks very similar. Not got a match on the mark yet though.

https://pin.it/17zuBeH

 

Yes, I see "Portugal." (Hope someone else does too!) The brand mark looks like an abstract butterfly.

Debora

 

The mark is easier to see on this one. Some are saying it's JF Vestal but I don't know if that's right.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394935013276?_

 

That's bang on. Thank you. Same foot print of words and everything.

 

Oh, that's so helpful! Thanks! This seller says same but... dunno.

https://poshmark.com/listing/JF-Vestal-Ceramic-Fish-Platter-6419e7781645f7605992f6d0

Debora

 

There are lots of similar items listed as JF Vestal but I can't seem to find anything "official" regarding it.

 

Me neither. Vestal is based in Alcobaça and the traditional pottery is painted blue. And I can't find any Vestal mark that isn't painted. Or any Vestal mark that uses the initials "JF." Strange.

Debora

 

Maybe Faianças Neto & Gomes ?


https://www.etsy.com/listing/832785590/faiancas-neto-gomes-square-ceramic-bowls

 

Oh, clever you! That looks right (to my eye.) According to google.pt, they are located in Alcobaça.

Debora

 

Hey, for anyone interested in modern Portuguese ceramic brands, I found a trade organization site that has a list of members by region. (Alcobaça isn't included.)

https://ceramicadeportugal.pt/en/

Debora

 

There is an impressed version here

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/faiancas-neto-gomes-white-pottery-12-473332115