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

Manifattura Ceramiche Rometti (Umbertide) Tea and Coffee Service with Stylized Landscape Decoration 1930s–1940s Teapot height approx. 18–20 cm including handle, cups approx. 5–6 cm Maiolica ceramic service consisting of:• teapot with a high black semicircular handle• spherical sugar bowl with a matching lid and handle• milk jug/creamer with a spout and high 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 point of view, the service features shapes of clear Déco/Novecento inspiration, characterized by high semicircular handles lacquered in black that frame the spherical bodies of the vessels. The underglaze pictorial decoration is executed by hand and depicts a characteristic landscape with green scaled hills, stylized cypresses or trees, and essential architectural elements on a white background, finished with black, ochre, and gold trims. The signature on the back of the saucers reads "rometti umbertide made in italy".The service is overall in good original state of conservation. It is noted that one saucer is completely fractured and cracked with evident signs of adhesive/old restoration visible on both the front and back. Very slight chipping or wear to the gilding and black enamel on the rim of some elements, compatible with age and use. The service is overall in good original state of conservation. It is noted that one saucer is completely fractured and cracked with evident signs of adhesive/old restoration visible on both the front and back. Very slight chipping or wear to the gilding and black enamel on the rim of some elements, compatible with age and use.