Cake stand - Majolica

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Sottocoppa in maiolica from Savona, Liguria, dating to the 18th century (circa 1700–1750), with a blue monochrome decor and a central bipartite noble crest, reverse marked with a star above an S and an exhibition sticker; dimensions 29 cm diameter by 6 cm height, weight 1000 g, origin Italia; in excellent condition with rare use and light signs of wear and age.

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SOTTOCOPPA, SAVONA, EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
in maiolica, decor in blue monochrome, at the center of the cavetto a bipartite nobiliary coat of arms surmounted by a crest, around a complex garland motif inspired by a decorative motif of Louis XVI; on the reverse a mark with a star surmounted by an S and an exhibition sticker, height 6 cm; diameter 29 cm
Bibliography
L. Pessa, in C. Chilosi, White and Blue five centuries of great ceramics in Liguria, Milan 2004, no. 145 p. 198
A. Cameirana in D. Tiscione (ed.), Ancient Savonese maiolicas, II Exhibition Gallery “La Navicella” 23 May–30 June 1992, p. 54 no. 31

SOTTOCOPPA, SAVONA, EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
in maiolica, decor in blue monochrome, at the center of the cavetto a bipartite nobiliary coat of arms surmounted by a crest, around a complex garland motif inspired by a decorative motif of Louis XVI; on the reverse a mark with a star surmounted by an S and an exhibition sticker, height 6 cm; diameter 29 cm
Bibliography
L. Pessa, in C. Chilosi, White and Blue five centuries of great ceramics in Liguria, Milan 2004, no. 145 p. 198
A. Cameirana in D. Tiscione (ed.), Ancient Savonese maiolicas, II Exhibition Gallery “La Navicella” 23 May–30 June 1992, p. 54 no. 31

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
1000 g
Ceramics type
Majolica
Specific region of origin
Liguria
No. of items
1
Material
Ceramic
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
29 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750
ItalyVerified
Private

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