Irvine, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 11ʺD × 2ʺH
- Brand
- Majolica
- Styled After
- Majolica
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Ceramic
- Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- The platter is in excellent vintage condition for both age and use. There are no chips, no cracks and there … moreThe platter is in excellent vintage condition for both age and use. There are no chips, no cracks and there have been no repairs. There are some minor imperfections under the glaze of the underside (bottom) There MAY originally have been a separate lid for the sauce compartment; however IF there was one, it was either lost or damaged, although such absence does not impact appearance or enjoyment less
- Description
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A vintage Italian-made Majolica cabbage ware platter of creamy white glazed ceramic punctuated with colorful over-glaze painted details. Dated to …
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A vintage Italian-made Majolica cabbage ware platter of creamy white glazed ceramic punctuated with colorful over-glaze painted details. Dated to mid-century, most likely during the 1960’s to the early 1970’s, it is reminiscent of renowned nature-themed Majolica tableware produced by Bordallo Pinheiro of Portugal.
Featuring four (4) white wells intended to separate different food items with each well resembling a cabbage leaf turned up around the perimeter to hold its contents in place. Rising in the platter's center is an oval-shaped attached bowl with an intricate hand-painted design of ombré green and yellow. The bowl can hold a sauce, dip or condiment, or even nuts. There is a notch on one side of the bowl against which a small serving spoon could rest. (NOTE that no spoon is included).
This platter makes a fine choice for serving a variety of assorted foods such as crudites, olives, chips, crackers, cheeses, nuts, and grapes, or berries for breakfast or dessert. It could also be used as a ‘vide poche’ in the kitchen, or even in a home entry, on a dresser or large bathroom counter. Its classic and timeless cabbage motif adds a natural accent with a touch of whimsy to a dining or other environment and blends well with a wide range of interior styles and settings.
Dimensions (very close although may not be precise):
Platter is L 11 inches x W 11 inches x H 2 inches; each of 4 wells
Each of 4 wells or sections is 5 inches X 5 inches
Interior of attached bowl is L 2.75 inches x W 2 inches x D 1.5 inches
The white glazed ceramic underside has the following markings (shown in quotes):
"Italy"
“N.Y.”
“K. G.” (could also be “K. B.” - initials likely refer to an unidentified New York-based company who had this item produced for them)
Care instructions: hand washing is recommended less
Irvine, CA
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