285: A MIDDLE 19TH CEN ITALIAN MAIOLICA FAIENCE CHARGER

(Middle 19th century.)
An elaborate charger with wide flat rim decorated with facing winged griffins and masks in white reserves on cobalt blue ground with decoration of capped urns, reptiles and shellfish; centered by an istoriato of Classical figures, the back side initialed 'AD' in black.
Measures 2.5 x 24 inches.
Very good condition, no chips, cracks or repairs.
$200 - $300