Property from the Villa Massei, Lucca Italy

Scattered edge chips throughout. Minor surface scratches and nicks consistent with use. Scattered instances of pitting with some associated discoloration. Some faint instances of crazing to the glaze. Dinner plates: Two examples with significant areas of surface loss to the border. One example with faint cobalt discoloration to the white glaze, particularly visible on the underside. Salad plates: One example with a 1/2-inch instance of surface loss to the underside of the border. Soup plates: One example with a 2-inch instance of surface loss to the edge and a hairline crack. Another example with a hairline crack.

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