Antique Butterfly Plate by Josef Steidl Znaim made in ceramic manufacturing SCHUTZ Blansko-Olomučany (Moravia) the 1890s. A fine example of products from a Moravian manufactory.

Olomučany ceramics gradually gained worldwide fame, was awarded the gold medal in Vienna and its products are housed in the British Museum in London. Majolica - is the beautiful ware prepared by tin-glazing earthenware and firing it a second time. After the first firing and application of a fast-drying liquid glaze, the piece is hand-painted. A final firing at 1690 ° Fahrenheit will make the glaze interact with the metal oxides used by the painter to create the deep and brilliant translucent colors commonly seen.

Great colored yellow/sandy or blue back with lovely light crackled glaze and maker stamp as seen in the photos.

Great glaze and colors.

Great looking as a single or as a set. The plates are in good condition overall..but there are a few glaze chips which is not uncommon on majolica items. Please see photos for condition.