Set of 6 Vintage Italian Blue & White Fruit Motif Plates, Hand-Painted - Italy

Bring timeless European charm to your table with this set of six vintage Italian ceramic plates, each adorned with a rich cobalt blue fruit motif against a warm ivory glaze. Crafted in Italy, these plates bear a distinctive hand-painted "Italy" mark and production codes, indicative of small-batch artisan pottery often produced in the mid-20th century. The scalloped rims are edged in deep blue, framing a central design of grapes, pears, and pomegranates—symbols of abundance and hospitality in Mediterranean culture. The bold, monochromatic palette reflects traditional Italian maiolica influences, yet with a rustic farmhouse appeal that blends seamlessly into both casual and formal settings. History & Maker NotesThe backstamp’s combination of numbers and letters alongside “Italy” is typical of post–World War II Italian ceramics, when pottery houses in regions like Deruta, Faenza, and Vietri sul Mare created hand-painted tableware for both domestic use and export. These pieces were oft