Vintage Bordallo Pinheiro Majolica Rose-Pink Plate Set With Theme of Assorted Fruits - Set of 6

Description

A lovely set of six (6) Majolica fruit-themed plates made by iconic Portuguese ceramics maker Bordallo Pinheiro. Each plate is … more A lovely set of six (6) Majolica fruit-themed plates made by iconic Portuguese ceramics maker Bordallo Pinheiro. Each plate is embossed, hand-painted and glazed in rosy 'Ingrid' pink and depicts a different fruit surrounded by foliage in raised relief. The fruit theme includes cherries, grapes, strawberries, pears and two others.

Stamped on the plate undersides are both the maker's mark and 'Made in Portugal'. This pattern originated in the 1970's; this set dates from the late 1970's or possibly early 1980's.

The diameter of the plates are 7.75 inches which is well-sized not just for salad, but also for appetizers, side dishes, luncheon service or desserts.

Complementing an array of decorating styles and settings, they make a great display on their own, and also mix and match well with other tableware to create a fun and colorful table-scape. They are especially striking when used together with green Majolica. A lovely addition to a holiday or special occasion table any time of the year.

NOTE ON PHOTOS: There are dark shadows as well as reflections evident in photos of some individual plates which are NOT present in the plates themselves.

Maker's history: The Bordallo Pineheiro firm was established in Portugal in 1884 by master artisan Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro who became one of the most influential people in nineteenth century Portuguese culture. With his humor, creativity, technical skill and social consciousness injected into every artistic piece of hand-painted and nature-inspired earthenware he made, the company gained recognition the world over for its selection of unique high-quality table pieces and ornaments and is still in operation today. less