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Post by BrandX May 6th 2013, 9:57 pm

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Although it has obviously seen some punishment, I was sure that I had seen similarly decorated items and liked the lava-like coloured glazes, so purchased it for 20p with the aim of finding out more about it. However, my searches have drawn an absolute zero. I'm sure the fans of Italian ceramics on here will be able to enlighten me.

Height is 6", diameter (excluding extremities) 4.5". The inscription on the base is "405/5 Italy"
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Post by NaomiM May 6th 2013, 10:06 pm

Unless it's marked with a recognisable maker's name, like Bitossi, it's very difficult to say who made such pieces. They all seem to have the handwritten xxx/xx Italy style marks.
This appears to have the grogg-filled clay used by Bitossi so it might be one of theirs, but I wouldn't like to put money on it.

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Post by BrandX May 7th 2013, 12:16 pm

As it happens Naomi the base glaze (visible in the inetrior) is blue, so could indicate Bitossi. Its frustrating, because I'm sure I've seen similar items on the internet before, but as is often the way, when you want to refer back you just can't find the info again!
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Post by NaomiM May 7th 2013, 7:13 pm

Worth getting hold of a copy of Mark Hill's book, Alla Moda, as it might be mentioned in there. Unfortunately I don't have a copy to check.

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Post by R.Ferrao May 8th 2013, 3:27 pm

I just checked. There's nothing similar in Mark Hill's book. Sad
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Post by Potty May 8th 2013, 3:39 pm

From what I understand his book is more a brief intro to various factory's / potters, than a comprehensive guide, would that be correct?

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Post by R.Ferrao May 8th 2013, 4:43 pm

Potty wrote:From what I understand his book is more a brief intro to various factory's / potters, than a comprehensive guide, would that be correct?

yes, you could say that.
It's definitely not the result of a profound research.
It's quite sketchy and it lacks lots of information.
In some points I find it not very reliable.

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Post by Potty May 8th 2013, 4:53 pm

Thanks Happy

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Post by BrandX May 8th 2013, 5:21 pm

Rita, thanks for advising the negative in Mark Hill's book
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Post by R.Ferrao May 8th 2013, 5:28 pm

BrandX wrote:Rita, thanks for advising the negative in Mark Hill's book

Hi,
I may also say it's a funny book with lots of colourful pictures, nice to look at Happy
But that's it.

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