Coat rack, Carvalhinho Factory - Hand-painted Portuguese earthenware, Dec. 12 V

Rare cylindrical coat rack in Portuguese earthenware from the prestigious Fábrica do Carvalhinho (Vila Nova de Gaia), hand-painted with exquisite polychrome decoration. This classically shaped piece features embossed moldings at the top and bottom, characteristic of the finest productions from this manufactory founded in 1841.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Carvalhinho Factory - Porto
• Type: Classic cylindrical coat rack
• Material: Portuguese glazed earthenware
• Technique: Hand Painted
• Decoration: Dec. 12 V (pattern with floral motifs)
• Model: P. 125
• Potter/painter's mark: B
• Origin: Made in Portugal - Vila Nova de Gaia
• Period: 20th Century

Decoration:

Central floral motifs featuring hand-painted yellow, purple, and pink roses, framed by decorative bars with garlands and bows in shades of blue at the ends. Embossed moldings at the top and bottom complete the classic design.

About the Carvalhinho Factory:

Founded in 1841 in Vila Nova de Gaia, the Carvalhinho Factory is one of the most important ceramic manufacturers in northern Portugal, renowned for the excellence of its earthenware and polychrome decorations. Signed and dated pieces from the 20th century, such as this coat rack, are highly sought after by collectors of Portuguese ceramics.

A collector's item that combines functionality with historical and artistic value, perfect for enhancing any space with the elegance of traditional Portuguese ceramics.