albarelli fratelli crestoni 1900-1931 civita castellana – viterbo – central ITALY Pair of antique and glorious ceramics from Civita Castellana, Central Italy. Cylindrical shaped vases made of hard glazed majolica, enameled both inside and outside, with polychrome painting on white glaze, entirely hand made and hand decorated with beautiful colors and delicate warm nuances. They depict: in front coat of arms of neighboring castles, feud with armor. Fratelli Crestoni di Girolamo manufacturing. Artistic ceramics marked in black on the bottom with the initials g.c.f.t. Fratelli Crestoni di Girolamo Ceramics. 1900-1931. 1900, year of foundation, 1931 year of cessation of the activity in Civita Castellana, Viterbo area, Lazio, Central Italy. The history of ceramics in Civita Castellana is very ancient. The Crestoni di Girolamo brothers 1900/1930 had many ceramics factories in those years. As during the wwii the town was bombed, the objects from this manufacture became very famous, mainly because they are very rare to find. a delicate antique patina covers the items. Near perfect conditions, only a chipping on one of the bases, which is nothing considering its age. Dimensions are: h 33 cm x d 17 cm.