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1950s French Gien Straw Pattern Cheese Course Service, 9 pieces

About the Item

From Gien, a straw pattern cheese service, a server and eight plates, France, circa 1950s. The Trompe l’oeil pattern has a texture suggesting woven straw, a traditional motif for the cheese course in French dining. Glazed in a rich, deep yellow ochre, this service has the larger platter for presenting a variety of cheeses, and eight personal plates. Platter: 10 inches in diameter x .50 inches high. Plates: 7.25 inches in diameter x .50 inches high. Marked: The Faiencerie Gien ‘FG’ mark used in the 1950s, Creation Val-d’Or, Made in France. All pieces are in Excellent condition – just a beautiful set.
  • Creator:
    Gien (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 9
  • Style:
    French Provincial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. All pieces are in Excellent condition – just a beautiful set.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758241363562

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