371 - Manifattura Ceramiche Rometti (Umbertide) Tea and Coffee Set with Stylized Landscape Decoration

Manifattura Ceramiche Rometti (Umbertide) Tea and Coffee Set with Stylized Landscape Decoration 1930s–1940s Teapot height approx. 18–20 cm including handle; cups approx. 5–6 cm Majolica ceramic service consisting of:• teapot with a tall black semicircular handle• spherical sugar bowl with a matching lid and handle• milk jug/creamer with a spout and tall handle• 6 coffee/tea cups with a black flared foot and white/gold interior• 5 intact saucers with a black rim and ochre/gold bands, and 1 heavily damaged saucer. From a stylistic perspective, the set features shapes clearly inspired by Art Deco and Novecento, characterized by tall, semicircular handles lacquered in black that frame the spherical bodies of the vessels. The underglaze pictorial decoration is hand-painted and depicts a characteristic landscape with green, undulating hills, stylized cypresses or trees, and simple architectural elements on a white background, finished with black, ochre, and gold accents. The signature on the back of the saucers reads “rometti umbertide made in italy.”The set is overall in good original condition. It should be noted that one saucer is completely fractured and cracked, with evident signs of adhesive or old restoration visible on both the front and back. There is very slight chipping or wear to the gilding and black enamel on the rim of some pieces, consistent with age and use. The set is overall in good original condition. Please note that one saucer is completely fractured and cracked, with evident signs of adhesive or old restoration visible on both the front and back. There is very slight chipping or wear to the gilding and black enamel on the rim of some pieces, consistent with age and use.