English and European Ceramics and Glass - 18th October 2017

Lot 1206

A large Italian maiolica moulded platter

Estimate £400 - £600

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Description

A large Italian maiolica moulded platter, the well moulded with Ceres attended by two putti, Vulcan behind her, forging a tool with a hammer, Neptune in a stream before her and leaning on an upturned urn issuing water, the rim moulded with winged putti amidst formal foliate scrolls, one side moulded with a courting couple, signed 'MP' to the rim, the reverse inscribed 'OCZ', 54cm.