Midcentury Italian Alabaster Stone Persimmon match holder each adorned with hand-painted pink

each adorned with hand-painted pink and gold accents on frosted glass

Dimensions: pitcher

This charming antique stick spatter spongeware plate features a vibrant floral design

held in place with bulb

marking half a century since her accession in 1837

Midcentury Italian Alabaster Stone Persimmon match holder each adorned with hand-painted pinkThis vintage Italian carved alabaster stone persimmon is a classic example of midcentury Italian decorative stonework. Hand carved from solid alabaster, it features softly mottled tones of peach, amber, and cream, with natural veining throughout. Subtle hand painted bruise marks were often added to pieces like this to enhance realisman intentional detail that gives the fruit its lifelike character rather than perfection. Originally made as a