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Set of 12 "Paris Assiégé" 19th Century dessert Plates by Creil & Montereau

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These 12 plates in white earthenware are decorated with a colored story about "Paris assiégé" (* Besieged Paris) pattern. Twelve plate, twelve life scenes during the siege of Paris (1870-1871) an episode of the Franco-Prussian War: a dog and his master, two people chatting in front of a butcher shop, a soldier on horseback, a soldier knocking at a Lady's door, etc. On the back of each plate, a little note explains the scene with humor. All dinner plates are signed on the front "Ch. Hamlet" and "Draner" and each is numbered from 1 to 12. At the back, they're stamped with the Creil & Montereau mark. Good condition. 20.5 cm diameter. Creil & Montereau was a French earthenware manufactory created in 1840 with the fusion of two rival firms: Creil (created in 1774) and Montereau (created in 1745). This earthenware (and porcelain) manufactory was famous for its technique of engraved image decal and for having produced the famous "Rousseau" Service after Felix Bracquemond engravings.
  • Creator:
    Creil et Montereau (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Diameter: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    After 1871
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AE1348/011stDibs: LU4694127964622
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