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“IN VINO VERITAS” Collection
“In Wine There is Truth”
Classic and colorful, our “In Vino Veritas” collection features an
“old world” grape design, inspired by the classic look of an Italian
“Osteria”, an informal gathering place where wine is generously
served.
Everyone knows the importance “Italians” place on
that favorite glass of wine… and throughout time its special
qualities have been remarked on by great writers and historians
alike:
Nothing equals the joy of the drinker, except the joy
of the wine being drunk (French saying)
This wine is too good for toast-drinking, my dear.
You do not want to mix emotions up with a wine like that… You loose
the taste. (Ernest Hemingway [1899-1961] U.S. author).
O thou invisible spirit of wine, if thou hast no name
to be known by, let us call thee devil. (W. Shakespeare—Othello).
Note: All items from our “In Vino Veritas” collection
are shipped “For Decorative Purposes only” but are also available
“100% Food-Safe”. Please specify when ordering. |
The Large Tuscan Majolica Masterpieces…
“Oak-Leaf & Cornucopia” Design
Three masterpieces that truly reflect the expertise
of the Italian “Mastri-Ceramisti”, who have spent the last five
centuries perfecting the tin-glazed earthenware that is today called
Majolica.
These beautifully executed products were created
using the “Ingobbio” technique, the ancient Tuscan process that
gives such an authentic “Old World” look, while adding much greater
body to the colors.
You can actually feel the consistent (almost raised)
body of the painting when gently passing your hand over the
decorated parts.
Due to the complexity of both preparation and
painting, this technique is now used by very few artisans, which
makes these items very hard to find.
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