Vintage Ernestine Salerno Hand Painted Floral Plate Made in Italy Mid Century Italian Pottery 8 3/8"

This vintage hand-painted ceramic plate was produced by Ernestine in Salerno, Italy, and showcases the colourful floral artistry that made the company's Mid-Century pottery so distinctive.

The design features a charming arrangement of hand-painted blossoms including bright yellow pansies, purple violets, delicate forget-me-nots, daisies, and other garden flowers rendered in soft pastel shades against a creamy white ground. Fine brown outline work gives the composition a light, sketch-like quality that beautifully complements the vibrant colours.

The reverse bears the hand-painted underglaze mark:

Ernestine
Salerno
Made in Italy
Hand Painted

Dated 17/7/56 (July 17th, 1956) and numbered as pattern 176

Founded by American ceramic designer Ernestine Virden Cannon after the Second World War, the Salerno workshop became internationally recognized for its imaginative hand-painted Italian ceramics that blended traditional craftsmanship with Mid-Century design. Her products were sold through Neiman Marcus - today Ernestine pottery is highly collectible for its artistic decoration and exceptional hand-painted quality. 

Measurements

Diameter: 8 3/8 inches

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, repairs, or crazing observed. Colours remain bright and vibrant.

Price is for one plate. Seven matching plates are available at the time of listing. If you would like more than one, simply adjust the quantity before checkout while supplies last.

Bright and cheerful, these are wonderful table accents….