Twelve Italian Majolica Faience Earthenware Decorative Pottery Ceramic Dishes Photos
Great Condition: Grogans Mill Pick Up.
These are a set of 12 vintage Italian hand-painted ceramic decorative saucers (or small shallow plates) in the majolica/faience style, molded and shaped like stylized flowers with attached leaf “handles” for a whimsical, organic look. Each features a different floral motif—such as sunflowers (yellow with textured centers), daisies or simple blooms (yellow or white), pansies or irises (blue or purple with darker veins and accents), and more abstract petal designs (pink or lavender)—all glazed in bright, glossy colors over earthenware. They date to the mid-20th century (likely 1950s–1970s) and originate from the Campania region of Italy, a historic center for such pottery (possibly near Vietri sul Mare, known for similar whimsical “Water Garden”-inspired patterns). The “P.” markings on the undersides (e.g., P.434, P.437, P.436) refer to pattern or mold numbers, with “Italy” confirming the origin; no specific artist or factory name is visible, but this is common for mass-produced decorative export ware from the era.
They appear to be in excellent condition based on the photos—no visible chips, cracks, or heavy wear—making them suitable for display (e.g., wall-mounted as art, on a shelf, or as candy dishes/soap trays).
