Cantagalli Italian Majolica Hand Painted Reticulate Edge Floral Plate

Description

From The Cantagalli Pottery in Florence, Italy, charming hand painted reticulated earthenware plates, showing the Crowing Rooster mark used in … more From The Cantagalli Pottery in Florence, Italy, charming 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.

Multiple plates are available, offered individually, the majority without issue.
Two plates show shallow losses, both on the lace edge; one to the front, the other on the verso. These minor flaws are shown in the last two photos. less