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Enhance your tablescaping or vintage art pottery collection with this stunning authentic mid century Italian Majolica lidded tureen and matching dessert/fruit bowl set
Beautiful handcrafted in Italy between 1950-1969, these pieces were selected and imported to the United States under the Peasant Village (PV) line by renowned New York firm Mitteldorfer Strauss. Each piece features a gorgeous hand painted folk art motif of a vibrant songbird perched on rich purple grape cluster and lush green foliage. The mild glaze backdrop is framed by striking teal-green stiped banding on the rims and stylized scroll handles. The individual bowls are sized perfectly as fruit or dessert dishes making this a wonderful versatile hosting set. The underside of the pottery carry the signature handwritten "ITALY" the pattern registration code "0604" and the distinct stamped "P.V." encircled hallmark
So what's included...
1 - One large footed lidded soup tureen with dual handles
2 - Seven matching small individual dessert/fruit bowls
This vintage Peasant Village (PV) set is essentially the ultimate mid century multi tool for your tablescaping it seamlessly checks the boxes for three different obsessions.
It is a must for mid century import enthusiast - it is a tangible piece of post war Manhattan design history. The golden era of transatlantic curation. It is also whimsical with hand painted birds and sun drenched palette it is a rustic cottagecore must. It is practically begging to be showcased on an open kitchen shelving. All the while the classic rich texture of the overglaze enamels hits all the standards of European majolica purist. So when you look at this and see a historical time capsule. a rustic centerpiece or a masterclass in regional italian potter craftsmanship it will be one of your great conversation pieces
Again let me advise of the condition - while it is vibrant with bright colors and an incredible glossy glaze Please note that as it is typical with aged mid century Italian earthenware potter there are several small rim glaze flakes present. Also please note that this set does have some weight to it for shipping
Please note that all vintage antique or secondhand items will have some level of wear - even if it is small
Your order will always be packaged with great care!
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The USPS increased shipping by 8% to offset the cost of fuel. Sadly this will increase my shipping costs slightly
