Fine Antiques & Jewellery. French 18th Century Faience Plate. A late 18th century French faience pottery plate in polychrome decoration with blue, yellow and manganese details. It is painted with two children attending tall flowers with an insect in the sky above. The rim is wave edged and the faience glaze is white with a slight hint of warmth from the pottery beneath. There are no marks however this style is generally attributed as coming from Nevers and dating around 1780. Some chips and scuffs around the rim and one larger chip at approx 5 o’clock position. Some kiln grit adhesions with typical glaze flaws and pops as expected for period. Height: 2.8 cm (1 inch). Diameter: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 inch). Weight: 476 grams (before packing). Stock Code: 2966 AP22-2. If for any reason you are unhappy with your item please let us know as soon as possible, and we will do our best to put things right. This item is in the category “Antiques\Other Antiques”. The seller is “blue_cherry_antiques” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: Pre-1800
- Maker: Nevers
- Material: Ceramic/Porcelain
- Type: Plate/Dish
- Antique: Yes
- Original/Repro: Original
- Country/Region of Origin: France