Seven Hand Painted Grazia Deruta Italian Majolica dessert / Salad Plates. Each Measures 6.75"x6.75"x3/4". Weight on all 4 pds 2 oz. PROVENANCE: A Charleston SC Private Estate. The Grazia family began producing majolica in 1500, evidenced from documents and the old kiln situated within Deruta’s old town walls. In the past, their most important clients were noble families, convents and the Church who began to use and sell their majolica to pilgrims visiting St. Francis’ tomb in Assisi. Today their biggest clients are “department stores” (like Neiman Marcus, Saks, Tiffany and William Sonoma) and specialty stores in almost all major American towns.

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