That is a correct assumption.
It will probably be impossible to properly date the piece. The family-owned company remained true to Giovanni DeSimone's vision and form that he...
“Handarbeit” is German for “Made By Hand”. The terms Made by Hand, Hand-Made, Hand-Painted, etc, are terms that emerged after the end of World War...
The mark is, indeed, that of Ugo Zaccagnini of Florence. This particular signature dates to about 1960 through 2000. I would date this piece to...
These figurines were most likely produced in the town of Bassano or Nove. Both are not far from Venice. They are simply glazed earthenware, not...
Not Italian. Note that crown above the initials has seven strokes representing points on the crown or rather coronet. Even the worst Italian...
There is no country of origin or maker’s mark that can be seen so we can’t confirm anything but the design. The pattern is undeniably Italian. It...
That cockerel is nicely done and so are the ghirlanda (garlands). I would like to think this is genuine but I can’t be certain. The plate isn’t...
This form rarely appears on Italian dinner tables. It was mostly used for fruit infused wine such as in Spanish Sangria. The wide spout allows...
The Castelli company has been producing pottery since the 19th century. The Cottura Company was a U.S. based import company that opened in 1970...
Your vase does not have a Rosenthal label nor an FF mark. Therefore it cannot be attributed to either company. The maker remains unknown.
I’m sorry but I don’t see a Rosenthal-Netter label on that TV lamp, just the Fanciullacci logo. On Bookahtoo’s vase I see the Rosenthal Netter...
Msgood2shoe makes an interesting point. Her wariness is well founded. Your vase was not made by Fratelli Fanciullacci (The Fanciullacci Brothers)....
The plate has the typical scalloped edge of Moustiers pottery rather than the wares from Nevers. The back of the plate has no foot or rim and the...
This form of decoration is known as Sgraffito or Scratch in English. The Sgraffito technique of decorating pottery dates back as far as the 11th...
The style and decoration indicates that your dish was most likely produced in, or near, Bassano, Italy. The term “Hand Painted” came into use...
What you have is a one hundred percent modern Asian fake. What it wants to be is an early 20th century plate created by Ciulli Ceramica Artistic,...
Thank you Komokwa. I appreciate the accolade.
I haven’t responded yet because I can’t offer a positive identification. I have my suspicions but I need to do more research and one of my...
It was not created using the technique of majolica. It is simply glazed pottery. Notice the lip of your vase. It is missing the glaze and color....
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