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Gump's San Francisco Vintage Italian Majolica Lettuce Leaf Serving Platter | 1960s | 24" | Pristine
A breathtaking and genuinely rare piece of American luxury retail and Italian ceramic history — this massive vintage Italian majolica lettuce leaf serving platter was made in Italy specifically for Gump's of San Francisco, one of America's most celebrated and storied luxury retailers, during the 1960s. Gump's — founded in San Francisco in 1861 and for generations the defining address for extraordinary objects of beauty and craft on the West Coast — commissioned Italian artisans to produce pieces of exactly this caliber for their discerning clientele. A Gump's-provenance Italian majolica piece from the 1960s is a genuinely rare find that sits at the intersection of two actively collected categories: American luxury retail history and vintage Italian majolica.
The piece itself is spectacular. The dimensional sculpted lettuce leaf motif — rendered in rich, layered glazes of deep and varied greens — is executed with the three-dimensional realism and painterly glaze work that defines the finest Italian majolica tradition. Each leaf curl, each vein, each subtle color variation across the surface reflects the hand of a skilled ceramic artist rather than a production line. Lettuce ware and cabbage leaf majolica is among the most actively sought and consistently appreciated categories in vintage Italian ceramics, with collector demand that has only grown as these pieces become harder to find in pristine condition.
At an extraordinary 24 inches long by 17 inches wide by 5 inches tall, this is a genuinely monumental platter — large enough to serve as a dramatic centerpiece bowl, a sculptural table accessory, or a statement decorative piece on a console, sideboard, or dining table. The condition is pristine for a piece of this age — a remarkable testament to its quality and the care with which it has been kept. Hand wash only.
Display & Use
This serves magnificently as a centerpiece bowl filled with fresh fruit or vegetables for a dramatically beautiful table presentation, displayed on a sideboard or console as a standalone sculptural object, used as a serving platter for a grand spring or summer entertaining occasion, and shown as the anchor piece in a collection of vintage Italian majolica or Gump's provenance objects.
Details
Provenance is made in Italy for Gump's San Francisco. Type is majolica serving platter. Motif is dimensional sculpted lettuce leaf — kale and cabbage leaf. Material is ceramic with majolica glaze. Color is green multicolor. Dimensions are 24 inches long by 17 inches wide by 5 inches tall. Era is 1960s. Origin is Made in Italy. Care is hand wash only. Condition is pristine vintage vintage condition — exceptional for a piece of this age and size. No chips, cracks, or crazing visible. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing. Happy to provide additional photos on request.
Shipping & Returns
Ships within one business day, carefully packed with extra protection for this large ceramic piece. 30-day returns accepted — buyer pays return shipping. Please feel free to message me with any questions.
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