(lot of 2) Italian polychrome faience earthenware dishes, possibly Orvieto, each decorated with a scrolling foliate and figural border, in blues and yellows on white ground; (1) showing scene of man with shield and dagger, approx 15"diam; (1) woman in profile to center, a scroll inscribed "Mesa Lina" behind her, gilt details, one chip to edge, approx 12"diam, 4.75lbs total Start Price: $80.00

3/21/2017 12:09PM CST Regarding lot 1125, the Italian earthenware dishes, on the smaller plate that reads “Mesa Lina”, there are two bigger chips, each approximately 0.25”-0.5”, and some smaller chips to the paint at the rim. The larger plate has some small chips along the rim as well. Each plate has some pitting and raised bumps. Both have uneven paint and glazing, which is part of the original design. There is a little surface dirt that will come off with a light cleaning. There are no hairlines, cracks or damage to the central well designs.

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