Cantagalli Italian Majolica Hand Painted Reticulate Edge Floral Plates, Set of 6

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From The Cantagalli Pottery in Florence, Italy, a set of six hand painted reticulated earthenware plates, showing the Crowing Rooster … Read more From The Cantagalli Pottery in Florence, Italy, a set of six 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.

All plates are in good condition, one has a small loss to the rim on the back side, another with a teeny glaze slip on the front rim, as expected of faience - shown in the photos. See less