1960s Dish – Fitz & Floyd Scallop Shell, 1976

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A beautifully crafted scallop shell-form ceramic dish by Fitz and Floyd, rendered in soft blush pink and white with delicate … Read more A beautifully crafted scallop shell-form ceramic dish by Fitz and Floyd, rendered in soft blush pink and white with delicate radiating ribbed detail faithfully mimicking a real scallop shell, punctuated by an elegant gold accent line sweeping across the interior. Light, refined, and unmistakably coastal — equally at home as a jewelry tray, trinket dish, or decorative accent. Marked on the reverse: Fitz and Floyd, Inc. © MCMLXXVI (1976).

Time Period: 1976 (dated by maker's mark)

Origin: USA — Fitz and Floyd, Inc.

Design Style: Coastal / Hollywood Regency / Decorative Ceramic

Condition: Very good — glaze clean and bright; gold accent intact; no chips or losses

Provenance: Fitz and Floyd, founded in 1960, became one of America's most celebrated decorative ceramic brands, known for their meticulous attention to detail and elegant, often whimsical designs. Their shell and marine-form pieces from the 1970s are among their most collectible, reflecting the decade's strong appetite for coastal and naturalistic decorative objects. A dated 1976 piece in this condition is a clean, desirable find for Fitz and Floyd collectors.

Collection: La Tropicana

Category: Tabletop & Serveware

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