{"product_id":"vintage-collectible-ceramics-giardino-dei-biscotti-italian-ceramic-biscotti-jar-copy","title":"VINTAGE \u0026 COLLECTIBLE CERAMICS Oil \u0026 Vinegar Set","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Italian oil and vinegar set is hand-painted majolica, made in Italy. Two round cruets sit side by side in a matching double tray with a green carrying handle. Each cruet has a bird-shaped spout, a green handle, and a lidded top with a small sculpted finial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting tells you which is which: the vinegar cruet is marked with an \"A\" for \u003cem\u003eaceto\u003c\/em\u003e and painted with a cluster of purple grapes, while the oil cruet is marked with an \"O\" for \u003cem\u003eolio\u003c\/em\u003e and painted with a branch of green olives. Both are set on a warm saffron-yellow ground with green and rust sprigs. The tray has orange rims edged in a blue-and-white stripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind vintage piece — we have only one, and it can't be reordered. It looks beautiful on a kitchen counter, a sideboard, or an open shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted Italian majolica (glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes and olives on saffron yellow, green accents, blue-and-white striped tray rims\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Italian majolica\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, pre-owned — see photos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash only · Not microwave\/oven safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set — oil cruet, vinegar cruet, two lids, and carrying tray\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta fruit and olive patterns; yellow and green Italian serveware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich bottle is for oil and which is for vinegar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cruet painted with olives and marked \"O\" is for oil (\u003cem\u003eolio\u003c\/em\u003e). The one painted with grapes and marked \"A\" is for vinegar (\u003cem\u003eaceto\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for oil and vinegar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this is a vintage piece, we can't confirm that the original glaze meets today's food-safety standards. We recommend it as a display piece. If you'd like a set for everyday use, ask us about current-production Deruta oil and vinegar cruets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this new or vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage. It is part of Biordi's Vintage \u0026amp; Collectible Ceramics, and only one is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for a couple who loves Italian cooking or collects Italian ceramics. A one-of-a-kind vintage piece makes a memorable gift that no one else will bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Olive and grape motifs are a classic symbol of the Italian table, and the set makes an instant focal point in a new kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946. We are a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the City declared May 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\" in 2021. We work directly with Italian artisans including FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage set can't be customized. If you'd like personalized pieces: Customization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlives and grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Olive oil and wine vinegar are the two cornerstones of the Italian table, and Italian painters have long decorated cruets with the fruit each one comes from. The letters \"O\" and \"A\" are a traditional touch, so the right bottle is always at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiordi Vintage \u0026amp; Collectible Ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e — This set is part of Biordi's Vintage \u0026amp; Collectible Ceramics, a curated archive of Italian ceramic art made by hand and painted by hand in Italy. These pieces are sourced from private Italian collections and selected for their artistry and beauty. Each is one of a kind and can't be replaced — the small variations in brushwork and glaze are the mark of the human hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADDITIONAL ARTISANS","offers":[{"title":"10\" x 6\"","offer_id":67781846859829,"sku":"6755","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/428B87B5-093B-4B3A-AC9E-4DB10F84E637.png?v=1792803669","url":"https:\/\/biordi.com\/products\/vintage-collectible-ceramics-giardino-dei-biscotti-italian-ceramic-biscotti-jar-copy","provider":"Biordi Art Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}