This set of 10 handpainted floral dishes are set on a metallic platinum silver ceramic backdrop and a turquoise underside. All are signed Cockcroft on the base. Edith Cockcroft was an incredibly accomplished woman. (b.1881 - d.1962) According to wikipedia, she was a Brooklyn-born painter, designer, inventor and ceramist, who exhibited at venues including the Paris Salon, National Academy of Design and Art Institute of Chicago. Known for portraits of nudes posed against vibrant fabric backdrops as well as landscape paintings, often depicting European seacoasts. She patented and exhibited silks and velvets, produced ceramic dinnerware and designed clothing and theater sets


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There is some crazing (see pics). One dish has notable discolored crazing on the underside (see pic). No chips. Overall very good vintage condition.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Ceramic, Silver

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; There is some crazing (see pics). One dish has notable discolored crazing on the underside (see pic). No chips. Overall very good vintage condition.