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A pair of earthenware vases, by Del Vecchio manufacturer, Naples, c. 1820.
Description:Earthenware is considered an English invention of the seventeenth century. The term 'earthenware' defines a product made of various types of white clay mixed with siliceous earth and coated with piombifera paint which, after baking, gives to the object the characteristic ivory color and hardness.
In the eighteenth century, many Italian manufacturers, including the Napolitan del Vecchio family, started making use of earthenware.
The del Vecchio family manufacturer was active in Naples since the 18th century. During the late 18th century the Borbonic Royal Family as well as other important aristocratic families, commissioned many important table services to the del Vecchio manifacturer.
They became increasingly active in Naples during the early 19th century producing utilitarian earthenwares, terracotta garden wares, antique vases reproduction, plates and table services.
The items produced by del Vecchio during the 19th century were highly regarded and they were awarded with prizes at both national and international exhibitions.
Our del Vecchio vases have a cylindrical shape and are characterized by a decoration of oak leaves and stylized garland in blue paint underglaze. Such decoration can be found on the collar of the base and on the point of maximum diameter of the vases.
Both of them have two heads of satiresse in relief too.
Marks: F.D.V.N. impressed under the base and underglaze (Fabbrica del Vecchio Napoli).
Age:c. 1820
Dimensions:8 inc. high; diameter 7 inc.
Price: Sold
Item n°: 117 GA
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