Lamaster China?

[Indian Steve]

I 'm going though boxes and found these in a box from my grandmothers house. One of her daughters spent time in Italy. I'm thinking that these might have come from her. Any ideas on where they were made 7 by whom? Thanks

 

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[Sparlo]

China painting was a popular hobby in the early 1900's so "Lamaster" was likely the artist for your pieces. Pieces were fired in white, over-painted by hobbyists and then refired. There should be an under-glaze maker's mark on the underside of the pieces which will enable you to date them.

 

[Red-Coat]

Can’t help much, apart from this. The items below were auctioned in Panama City, Florida in 2017, described as “Handpainted Tea Set Signed La Master [ie as two words]: Gold trim floral decorated teapot, covered sugar and creamer. Teapot 8" high.”



They had an auction estimate of $100 - $150 (which must be some kind of joke!) and sold for $10. The auction was of “European Treasures and other items” but I’m sceptical that these are from Europe. Perhaps someone’s idea of period European china.

 

[Indian Steve]

There was other piece in the box that had a piece of paper taped to it that said it was hand painted by a distant relative but not by that name. Thanks

 

[Indian Steve]

Thanks Red Coat. I'm going to see if any family members might want them.