This listing is for an antique French faience art pottery plate featuring a hot air balloon at the center. The plate measures 9 1/2 inches or 24.1 cm in diameter. It has a white ground with a slightly scalloped edge; it is further decorated with a green, purple and blue […]
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The condition of this piece is astounding give its age of approximately 238 years. There are a few wear marks in the glaze (not the plate) on the edges. This Grand feu (see below) plate was made in 18th century, most likely in Nevers, the French faience production region. Because […]