Faenza Italian Pottery help

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by kraftblue, Jan 14, 2015.

  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Is this Gorofano Faenza pottery? I have 6 bowls with lids.

    Kath
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  2. Walter Del Pellegrino

    Walter Del Pellegrino Well-Known Member

    The pattern is not Garafano (Carnation) but rather Mazzetto (Posy). Both designs originated in the 18th century and were revised in the early third of the 20th century.
    The mark is that of Fabbrica Faventina ARS (1923-1956). It was owned by the brothers Francesco and Ezio Castellini and Luigi Masini, thus the initials CCM. The symbol in between the letters is a stylized peacock feather. Of the four different marks used by the company during its lifetime the one on your bowls is the most collectible and desirable. It was used between 1923 and 1942. Ceramics by Faventina are considered to be among the finest made in Faenza during this period and early examples can be highly collectible.
     
  3. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thank You Walter...
     
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