French Country, Majolica Turquoise, Western Germany Highmount platter, A very rare find! The back-stamp is 230 2 This design is also one that Zell potteries use. It is covered in a beautiful turquoise tin glaze and has a decorative scroll like edge. This platter has store birds, grapes and leaves done in pastels and earth tones with the grapes being done in purple that really stands out and the feet and beak of the birds in black. The typical raised elements that are accustomed with majolica. The raised relief is well defined and very nicely painted, There are no chips or cracks. Please see pictures as to the condition. IT IS RARE TO FIND VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE MAJOLICA IN "LIKE NEW" or "Mint" CONDITION BECAUSE OF WEAR FROM USE AND AGE. TINY GLAZE FLAKES AND CRAZING IF PRESENT IS NORMAL AND ADDS CHARACTER TO EACH PIECE.
The platter is 12" long, 7.5 " wide and 1.5 inches tall
This would make a wonderful addition to any majolica collection. As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me, Thank You for looking and please visit my shop and check out many more great items!
Product code: French Country Majolica Western store Germany Highmount Platter