Vintage 1950s
Italian Ashtray Marked "CACF Faenza" CACF stands for Coopertiva Artigiana Ceramista Faentini. Hand painted ashtray.
In very good vintage condition with a very few small chips (see photos)
At the end of the Second World War, thirteen potters in Faenza confronted the need to start working again. They founded, in September 1945, manufacturing ceramics "CACF" (Artisan Cooperative Ceramisti Faentines) based in the former flour factory in via the Grand Canal 2 and, with financial assistance of the National Liberation Committee and the American "CADMA", triggered the production inspired by the traditional styles of Faenza and the work of ancient manufacture "Ferniani".
The members of the cooperative are: Aldo Bacchilega , Ezio Woods , Emilio Casadio , Canzio Contavalli , Luigi Contavalli , Ilario Fabbri , Luigi Fantoni , Roberto Mazza , Giuseppe Melandri , Mario Ortolani , Vincenzo Ossani , Pretolani Giovanni and Marcello Zanetti .
The first made ceramics are marked with two crossed triangles and the letter F in the center mark that replicates the factory "Farina."
In 1947 appears the brand "CACF Faenza" and work the factory to fifty between members and employees.
Among the collaborators of these years include: Domenico Mattioli , Angelo Baldini , Wilma Ambrosini , Battistini Elsa , Ferruccio Savini , Vittorio Merendi , Teresa Marchesini , Lelia Casadio , Angela Rivalta , Fausto Dalpozzo , Roman Valmori , Manlio Melandri , Rose Crow , Julia Gorra , Maria Linari , Silvia Gaudenzi , Giovanna Sabbatini , Antonia Bubani , Emma Wells , Gigliola De Giovanni , Demilde Cassani , Bruna Tamburini , Francesco Leonardi , Maria Teresa Galassi , Ausilia Maccolini , Alberto Bacchilega , Ermenegildo Quattrini , Maria Concetta Marabini , Maria Silvestrini , Maria Minardi , Valentina Emiliani , Elena Ghetti , Marcello Zanetti , Irma Gurioli , Olga Cimatti , Fedalma Nardi , Giordano Tronconi , Maria Ravagli and John Spada .
In 1949 the factory moved into the local avenue of Ceramics 11 and expands production getting more and more commercial success.
Between 1951 and 1961 he collaborates with the cooperative Printer Faenza Sante Tassinari .
The cooperative remains in effect until 1952 when the factory is sold to Eng. Mazurek Blazey that shortly after the moved to Viale delle Ceramiche 11 and will continue production until 1955.
In 1956 changes the property and since then the production, went on until 1996, is marked "Ceramics Faentine"
Maker: "CACF Faenza" CACF stands for Coopertiva Artigiana Ceramista Faentini
Pattern: Unknown
Material: Ceramic
Style: Majolica Floral
Size: Approximately 5 1/2" inches square & 2" inches tall
Color: White with Blue, green and red
Made: 1947
Condition: Very Good Vintage. Has a couple small chips to the glaze (see photos #2 & #4)
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Excellent: Very minor flaws which do not compromise the item
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Good: Minor flaws, easily repairable or used with defects
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