A Società Cooperativa Ceramica Imola majolica vase, circa 1900-1920, decorating all around with mythical figures including mermaids and cupids, possibly depicting the Triumph of Galatea, central panel surrounded by scrolling garlands, 38.5cm high (chipped) *Imola were active in the province of Bologna from around 1874 when it was initially found by two brothers, Angelo and Giuseppe Bucci. The end of the 19th century saw the signing of a 'Brotherhood Pact', where it was sold to the workers and formed as a cooperative. As a company they still exist today and predominantly create ceramic floor tiles.