Majolica plate from the Antonibon Manufactory

Family of Venetian ceramicists, particularly active in Bassano and Nove between the end of the 17th century and the second half of the 19th century. Pasquale, also known as Pasqualino, was probably the founder of the family, originally from Marostica. He founded the first earthenware factory in Nove di Bassano around 1670. Between 1685 and 1689, there are various records of contracts and authorizations obtained for the production of common types of pottery. In 1728, the Serenissima granted a "privilege" for the manufacture of fine majolica upon the request of his son, Gian Battista. He obtained definitive recognition from the Senate (1732) for the activity of his factory and permission to open a shop for trading in Venice. In 1735, he received confirmation of new concessions in Nove as well. He directed the factory until his death in 1738. His products in blue majolica, similar to the Dutch Delftware, and the so-called "latesini" or embossed bluish-white ceramics, imitating the types of the Manardi of Angarano, near Bassano, are particularly appreciated; characteristic is the decoration of these majolica pieces with polychrome flowers. Bassano, 1735