Rare Antique Raffaelesco Dragon Deruta Pottery Italian Maiolica Plate 17thc Design Tea set

Rare Antique Raffaelesco Dragon Deruta Pottery Italian Maiolica Plate 17thc Design Tea setA rare antique Deruta plate with Raffaelesco illustration detailing two putti characters in a tender embrace with dragon design to the border. This is a museum quality find and condition for the age is good. It is in the 17thc style and is painted with tin glaze enamel which has some luster to the blue markings. We do not know the precise age but have compared to other early pieces and it appears to be an early authentic example of Deruta antique

A  Paragon Cup and Saucer

It is attached to a dish

Total weight 1650gm

After George Jones' death in 1893

Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) was a Welsh map engraver and cartographer who achieved the unique distinction of becoming the Royal Mapmaker to both King George II of Great Britain and Louis XV of France

fleabite nips to the foot rim from kiln and use

From 1920 to 1940

Visible Painting Height 13" or 33cm

Visible Map height 12 & 5/8" or 32cm

This pattern features intricate floral designs inspired by Chinoiserie

Benjamin Bunny

Set includes 4 shoes and 2 baskets