{"product_id":"creamware-basketweave-scalloped-plates-pair","title":"Creamware Basketweave Scalloped Plates, Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming pair of vintage Italian ceramic plates modeled entirely in the manner of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewoven basketry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from the tightly worked center to the openwork scalloped border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach plate features concentric rows of raised basketweave surrounding a small geometric medallion at the center. The border transitions into an especially pretty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epierced or reticulated rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, formed from repeating elongated loops that create a lace-like scalloped edge. Finished in a warm ivory glaze, the monochromatic palette allows all of that molded texture to do the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe underside bears a printed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e mark with a monogram, though I haven't found enough documentation to confidently assign the mark to a particular manufacturer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBeautiful as serving plates for a table layered with antique silver, transferware and old glass, they're equally good displayed upright in a plate rack or incorporated into a wall of collected ceramics. The pierced rims are particularly effective on display, where the openwork silhouette becomes almost as decorative as the basketweave itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy, vintage 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glazed ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10.5\" L x 9.5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Small chip on glaze on rim present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44417926037591,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/1695221C-19F3-4E3A-92EE-58D91CEFBD7E.jpg?v=1791315480","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/creamware-basketweave-scalloped-plates-pair","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}