Vintage 1950s Italian Ceramic Shell Form Centrepiece Marine Life Vase Ceramica Celesta sword fencing These were originally made of

These were originally made of wood

Lovely quality plaque - ethereal

Despite these noted defects

so that customers' attention would be drawn towards the display case that contained smaller pieces that were in demand

Vintage 1950s Italian Ceramic Shell Form Centrepiece Marine Life Vase Ceramica Celesta sword fencing These were originally made ofThis large sculptural Ceramica Celesta Italian shell form centrepiece vase is a striking example of mid century Italian marine life ceramics, likely dating to the late 1950s or early 1960s. Made in Italy and marked Ceramica Celesta Italy 807, the piece features a dramatic flowing shell form with applied sea life including a stylized squid, starfish, and shell motifs against a soft turquoise interior glaze. Italian decorative studios in the mid century