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To tell if Italian pottery is real, first look at its markings and use trusted online resources to identify the possible maker. From there, research the defining characteristics of pottery made by that particular artisan, workshop or manufacturer and use those as a guide to evaluate your piece. You can also use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer to receive professional authentication. Explore a diverse assortment of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
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Pair 19th Century Greek Attic Style Terracotta Volure-Kraters
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of large two handled 19th Century Attic style volute kraters.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Greek Revival Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Charles Catteau Boch Enamel Ceramic Art Deco Blue Deer Pottery Vase
By Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Brescia, IT
Fine Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau
Boch, La Louvier
Gres Keramis
Belgium, 1920 circa
Glazed ceramic with blue deer
Excellent condiction.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Cantagalli Italian Majolica Hand Painted Reticulate Edge Floral Plates, set of 6
By Cantagalli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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.
Beautiful...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy
Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse,
circa 1960s
Measures: Height 1 inch, diameter 10 inch
In very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Ed Langbein Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Italian Hilltop Village Plate
By Ed Langbein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern pottery plates, designed and hand-painted by the American industrial designer Ed E. Langbein, and manufactured in Italy, circa 1930-1950.
Offered individually, ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Italian "Faux Bois" Vase, Bellini, 20th Century
By Bellini Studio
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Italian "Faux Bois" ceramic vase, Bellini, 20th Century. Hand-turned, classic form vase with a beautiful glaze, simulating wood grain.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
