Posted on April 25th, 2010 by admin
Majolica Plates
italian ceramics the good selection
Majolica – also spelled Maiolica – is the beautiful ware prepared by tin-glazing earthenware and firing it a second time.After the first firing, the bisque is dipped into a bath of fast drying liquid glaze. When dry, the glazed piece is ready to be hand painted. A final firing [...]
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Posted on April 24th, 2010 by admin
Majolica Plate
The Ceramic Plate – Why a Popular Collectors Item
Collectors of ceramic plates truly enjoy their hobby. They have good reason to. Ceramic plates are beautiful, somewhat easy to accumulate, often very affordable, and if you have a good eye for a bargain, they very often increase in value. Ceramic Plate collectors are an [...]
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Posted on April 24th, 2010 by admin
Plate Majolica
italian ceramics
Italian Ceramics are world renowned for their beauty that stems from the attention to detail that is shown by the artisans who create it. The lifestyle and the love of country and family of Italy are always reflected in the artwork that you see on fine Italian ceramics. The word “ceramics” originates [...]
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Posted on March 4th, 2010 by admin
Gladding, McBean & Co. formed in 1875 to produce sewer tile for the then expanding American West.
Gladding, McBean & Co., began production of Franciscan dinnerware in 1934 at their plant in Glendale, California.
Over the years they acquired several regional potteries and expanded their product lines several times to include roof tile, decorative art tiles, [...]
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Posted on March 2nd, 2010 by admin