Of unusual size and scenic subject matter, this albarello is Italian, dated 1772, and measures 8 1/8" tall and 7" wide.
The painted scene depicts a town or village, with a round castle turret, several other buildings, and a church or basilica, along with trees, foliage, and a draped design at the top.
This is a classic form of a dry pharmaceutical jar, or apothecary, and is exceptionally wide.
Of earthenware with a cream colored slip, it is painted in a soft blue, some areas with thicker glaz...
An Italy roses tulips faience handled cake platter or plate from the 1950s which is completely hand painted. This exuberantly decorated serving plate has blue trim and wild red roses, yellow and brown tulips and other flowers. It has two eared handles and this Italian ceramic or pottery decorative item is signed FNA 127 and it is impressed ITALY...
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Sterling silver-enameled Austrian compact depicting a man helping a lady to play Flute, Enamel Guilloche, stamped Made in Austria STERLING. Dimensions
2.5 inches in diameter, Original make-up pad included. Condition Report: Excellent condition.
Piero Fornasetti porcelian dish of the advertising poster for Arturo Toscanini's Concert at La Scala. The dish is gold trimmed and measures 5.25 inches (13 cm) wide and is 8.5 inches (22 cm) and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in height. There is some wear to the gold trim but there are no chips, cracks or repairs. This is an original Fornasetti not a later Rosenthal re-issue. Marked on back with Fornasetti Logo, FORNASETTI-MILANO/MADE IN ITALY, followed by a small gold letter "P". Circa 1951
This is a group of four Capo Di Monte dessert plates, first quarter 20th C, underglaze blue crown and "N", centered with various polychrome heraldic crests and elaborately molded with brilliantly painted classical figures highlighted with gilt; 6" diam., excellent condition.
This is a very fine Capo Di Monte dinner plate, first quarter 20th C, underglaze blue crown and "N", centered with a polychrome heraldic crest and elaborately molded with brilliantly painted classical figures highlighted with gilt; 10 5/8" diam., excellent condition.
An Early Capo di Monte Jewelry Box or Coffer, with a Lidded Cover. The Hinges, Clasp and Borders are of Bronze. The Scenes Depicted are Mythological. The dimensions are 8.25" wide x 5" deep x 5" high. It dates from 1820-1840 and is in excellent condition.