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Vintage Autogrill Plate by De Simone - Cantagallo Gli Esperimenti di Marconi

Name: Vintage Autogrill Plate by De Simone - Cantagallo Gli Esperimenti di Marconi
Brand: Italian Summers
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A Unique Piece of Italian Scientific History

This extraordinary vintage Autogrill plate celebrates Italian innovation and the groundbreaking wireless experiments of Guglielmo Marconi, the Nobel Prize-winning inventor who revolutionized global communication. Designed by renowned Sicilian artist Giovanni De Simone (1930–1991) in the late 1960s–70s, this plate honors the Autogrill Cantagallo with a tribute to one of Italy's greatest scientific achievements.

The Story Behind This Plate:
Unlike the typical food-themed Autogrill plates, this remarkable piece celebrates Italian ingenuity and Marconi's pioneering experiments with radio telegraphy. The whimsical illustration depicts three stylized figures amid palm trees and scientific equipment, capturing the spirit of discovery and innovation that defined Marconi's work. The scene is framed by decorative red architectural elements and set against a light blue sky, with a golden ground adorned with delicate floral motifs.

✨ Condition
Diameter: 25 cm - 10 inches.
One tiny chip on rim, almost unnoticeable.
Expected glaze crazing typical for original Autogrill ceramics
Strong colors, no significant fading
Back stamp present but lightly covered by glaze (common for this series)

De Simone's Artistry:
Originally hand-painted by Giovanni De Simone and then reproduced using traditional serigraphy (screen printing), this plate showcases the artist's distinctive naïve, whimsical style applied to a historical theme. The charming figures, tropical setting, and vintage scientific equipment create a captivating narrative piece that celebrates both Italian culture and technological achievement.

Details:
• Diameter: 25 cm (9.8 inches)
• Era: Late 1960s–70s
• Artist: Giovanni De Simone, Sicily
• Technique: Serigraphy on ceramic
• Location: Autogrill Cantagallo
• Theme: Marconi's wireless experiments
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Highly collectible across Europe & the U.S.

Perfect For:
• Collectors of vintage Autogrill memorabilia
• De Simone ceramics enthusiasts
• Science and technology history buffs
• Lovers of Italian autostrada culture and nostalgia
• Unique Italian decor celebrating innovation
• Display as conversation-starting wall art

About Autogrill × De Simone Plates
During the 1960s–70s, Autogrill collaborated with the Sicilian artist Giovanni De Simone to create a series of hand-painted ceramic souvenir plates sold in their famous Italian highway travel stops. These were never restaurant plates — they were sold as collectible keepsakes celebrating Italian food, travel culture, and regional recipes. Today, they are cherished pieces of mid-century Italian folk art.

EU GSPR-related product information

MUGS
Manufacturer contact information
Name: Printful
Email address: support@printful.com
Postal address: Raina bulvaris 25, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the lead and cadmium level requirements.

T-SHIRTS
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Name: Printful
Email address: support@printful.com
Postal address: Raina bulvaris 25, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.

SWEATSHIRTS
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Email address: support@printful.com
Postal address: Raina bulvaris 25, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, bisphenols and phthalates level requirements.

PHONE CASE
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Postal address: Raina bulvaris 25, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the lead, cadmium, mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, azo dyes, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and phthalates level requirements.

BEACH TOWELS
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Name: Printful
Email address: support@printful.com
Postal address: Raina bulvaris 25, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the azo dyes, formaldehyde, BPA, flammability, lead and phthalates level requirements.

FLIP FLOPS
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Email address: support@printful.com
Postal address: Raina bulvaris 25, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years

BAGS
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Name: Printful
Email address: support@printful.com
Postal address: Raina bulvaris 25, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years

CLUTCH
GPSR information: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY