Exceptional Antique Majolica Clifton Large Blackberry Platter

Antiques : Ceramics, Porcelain : Majolica

 

Here is a very nice early 13 and ¼” long and 10" wide Majolica platter in very good condition. The back is marked Clifton Décor’ B in entwined crescent shapes and the initials HFH (?) I believe, or it could be HFN and the number 2. There are branches making up the handles and border, with vine leaves, yellow blossoms, green and ripe blackberries. There is some mottling on the back, common in this type ware. There is one tiny chip on the underside of one edge on the handle, but this can not be seen from the top, and can only be seen when held at an angle—see photographs. I have used a dime as for a frame of reference as to size. Some of the raised blackberries have minimal wear (see close up) but this is not considered damage in a piece of this age and composite. There are no other chips, cracks, or repairs, nor crazing. Exceptional quality and condition, a rare treasure! FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S..please inquire for International rates.

Item ID: 239 Majolica Platter