May 01, 2017 4 min read 7 Comments
19th century Griffin Smith Hill Maple Leaves Plate
Antique French Asparagus Barbotine Serving Set
June 05, 2019
Lidy I just started decorating with St. Clemente plates my grandmother bought for my mother when she married my dad.
I placed them in our built in. I mixed them with ironstone, tranferware petite tureen and antique French books.
I have two cherry, four looks like peaches and a grape. I am using the cherry and peach. I did some looking and was on information overload
I don’t care if they aren’t expensive. Something my grandmother bought my mom is enough. All are stamped St. Clemente France.
Can’t believe you posted this.
Cindy
May 01, 2017
Shirley, while many pieces have a mark, there are plenty of old pieces, even when made by famous potteries, that do not. Once you are familiar with what “real” antique majolica looks like though, you will be able to tell if it is an old piece, or not. The colors and that super shiny glaze will give it away! Happy collecting.
May 01, 2017
I love the “Painted Sea Scape” that you offer for sale. What is it’s size and price?
I also collect Majolica oyster plates and purchased two while in New Orleans last year. One was Minton and the other Wedgewood. I’m glad to know that many pieces are unmarked as I had suspected. You have a beautiful collection of antiques and I will be looking for oyster plates so I will be checking out your sight for those.
May 01, 2017
I so love the beauty of Majolica. I have been to many antique shops that say that a piece is Majolica, however, there is no hallmark … so I tend to pass those up as I am unsure of the authenticity. Beautiful post and look forward to reading the article.
May 01, 2017
Great article on Barbotine…I have several plates I picked up in L’isle sur la surgue…Now I know more about them…Merci
May 01, 2017
I just fainted! Oh, Lidy your stock is absolutely gorgeous! WHat a great article of information too. Thank you, and Happy May!
Rita C at Panoply
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Hello- I have acquired the rare American cream plate you have pictured. However the outer and is yellow. Can you tell me anything about that version? Thank You!