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Antique French dessert service 6 plates + cake stand, blue transferware w pink / yellow florals, Art Deco faience, 'Manon' Longchamp, France

Antique French dessert service 6 plates + cake stand, blue transferware w pink / yellow florals, Art Deco faience, 'Manon' Longchamp, France

Regular price €89,00 EUR
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A lovely dessert service antique French antique ironstone cake stand / footed serving dish from the Parisian Belle Epoque, in the early Art Deco period. A gorgeous petrol blue transferware design with hand-colored polychrome embellishments in pink and yellow complement the stunning geometric design. This beautiful pattern 'Manon' was made by the iconic French ceramic producer Longchamp in faience (earthenware / ironstone) around 1910-1920.

Priced and sold as a SET of six side plates and a matching cake stand / footed platter. Perfect for your next tea party!

The sweet pattern is highly detailed, showing Art Deco influences, with the strong geometric florals rendered in dark blue transferware, then the flowers hand-colored in polychrome shades of pink and yellow. All on antique white / cream ground which sets off the colors beautifully.

CONDITION -
- Set of 6 plates - in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Consistent ivory color with no patchy tea stain discoloration, minimal crazing. Signs of light use and wear including light scratches and a few tony flea bite glaze losses. Ideal for display and for continued use.
- Cake stand - This piece is in satisfactory antique condition. It has been well-loved and used often over its long life and has scratches, wear and minor damage commensurate with that usage - no cracks, but some scrapes and 'flea bite' chips from the outer rim, along with a series of small chips from the foot rim and outer rim of the top plate (see photos), light crazing of the glaze, Top plate remains in good condition, so it still has a good display 'face' and remains suitable for use. Please check the photos for areas of damage.

DIMENSIONS -
Cake stand - 23.4cm diameter x 6cm height (Foot diameter 16cm)
Side plates - 19cm diameter x 2cm high

A sweet set to serve your sweet treats - a great way to bring a little French style to your table!

Please feel free to ask any questions :)

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Notes on shipping -

FREE SHIPPING VIA MONDIAL RELAY to a relay point of your choosing within Metropolitan France. If you would like door-to-door shipping, please upgrade your delivery options to La Poste Chronopost.

I will always refund shipping overages. Etsy shipping charges are not always accurate to every destination - please enquire if you would like an exact quote for fully-insured shipping to your destination.

I am very happy to combine shipping so please get in touch if you like multiple items in my store.

I always shop around to ensure the best possible packaging and shipping solution for you. Rest assured I will be using all my skills as a former art gallery owner to ensure that this treasure makes its way safely to your home. I have shipped literally hundreds of fragile items to every continent over the past 20 years. Your shipment will be fully insured against loss and damage in transit so you can buy with confidence.
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