Two very old Creil-Montereau plates (around 1840)

PLEASE NOTE: contrary to the title and the main photo, only the green plate is for sale! I am selling this pretty plate produced by the fine earthenware factory in Creil-Montereau (Oise). It displays a delicate floral and plant decoration printed by transfer under the glaze. It presents a vegetable marli decorated with roses or pink peonies; in its center, a planter decorated with flowers against a garden backdrop where a tempietto stands. On the back, it has a stamp indicating “opaque porcelain / creil and monteau / gold medals 1834 and 1839 / leboeuf milliet & cie”. Given the history of this manufacture, it is possible to date the piece between 1841 and 1876, and, more precisely, probably around 1840-50. Even though it says “opaque porcelain” on it, make no mistake, this venerable lady is made of earthenware. Earthenware yes, but fine earthenware! That is to say halfway between traditional earthenware and porcelain. This beautiful piece certainly has the charm of the old. Very good condition: the decor is in perfect condition, the plates must not have been used much because there are no traces of cutlery or scratches. A few small chips to note on the edges. The photographs are an integral part of the description: take a good look at them and do not hesitate to ask me your questions. Diameter: 20.3cm; weight: 250 g. 📍 the object is located in gif-sur-yvette (91 - northwest Essonne). 👐 possibility (and preference) hand delivery in Paris, Gif, or Châteaudun (28 - Eure-et-Loir) and surrounding areas. Contact me if delivered by hand to define the location.

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