VINTAGE AND COLLECTIBLE CERAMICS Ricco Deruta Wall Clock

From a private Italian collection
Curated artisan ceramic centerpiece
Handcrafted in Italy

Rare Italian Maiolica | Collector’s Piece

This Ricco Deruta wall clock is an authentic, hand-painted example of Italian maiolica produced in Deruta, Umbria. 

The clock face is framed by the classic Ricco Deruta motif: Renaissance-inspired scrollwork, floral rosettes, and rhythmic ornamentation painted entirely by hand in cobalt blue, golden ochre, terracotta, and soft green over luminous white tin glaze. Roman numerals encircle a warm sunburst center, while elegant black metal hands provide contrast and legibility. Subtle variations in brushstroke and glaze pooling confirm its handmade origin—no two are ever exactly alike.

Beyond its function, this clock embodies a cultural moment when craftsmanship, community, and continuity guided production. 

Why This Clock Is Collectible

• Finite supply; no future production

• Hand-painted Ricco Deruta Renaissance decoration

• Decorative-arts crossover (ceramics + horology)

• Strong international demand among Italian ceramic collectors

• Pristine

Own a piece of Deruta’s legacy—bring home an original today.

The small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.

In the storied hill town of Deruta, where ceramic tradition has flourished since the Middle Ages,  the artisans producing this piece stood for more than half a century as a guardian of authentic Italian maiolica.

Italian ceramics are heirloom quality products, and can last lifetime with proper care. We have some suggestions that will preserve your majolica for years to come.

Majolica is dishwasher safe, but many people choose to hand wash their pieces as a precaution. Because majolica is a porous material, some pieces are not meant to hold liquid for a long period of time. Check for warning labels before ordering a product, as the pieces that are most notorious for "sweating" are appropriately labeled.

Majolica is sensitive to extreme temperatures, specifically boiling or freezing liquids. Pouring water with a rolling boil directly into a teapot, for example, may lead to breakage. To avoid this, temper the object. The industry standard is 620 degrees Celsius (1,148 degrees Fahrenheit). Quench the glass to cool it.

Crazing is common in well used majolica. The tiny cracks in the glaze do not affect the functionality of your majolica.

Majolica hand-crafted products should not be microwaved, as it may crack and/or break the ceramics.

UPS Ground

Flat shipping charge of $10 for each shipment of merchandise under $100.00. For orders of $100.00 or more, shipping is 10% of the order total.

UPS Next Day Air

Flat shipping charge of $63 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 90% of the order total.

UPS 2-Day Priority (Rush Shipping)

Flat shipping charge of $42 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 60% of the order total. Note: This option is required for shipping to Alaska and Hawaii.

USPS 3-Day Priority

Flat shipping charge of $21 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 30% of the order total.

International Shipments

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You will be charged a rate based on your delivery area, value and shipping preference. For items shipped via UPS, see below for information pricing information. Once the package is shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information to track your package.