{"product_id":"antique-french-soup-plate-navy-blue-floral-transferware-c1890","title":"Antique French Soup Plate: Navy Blue Floral Transferware, c1890","description":"Stunning antique French ironstone (faience) transferware soup plate from the height of the Aesthetic Movement c1890. Exhibiting influences of Japonisme, with a high-contrast transfer printed design in navy blue with floral sprays of marguerite flowers, also known as the Paris daisy, for a romantic and timeless piece of antique faience ware.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Price is for ONE plate. 3 pieces available at the time of listing - identical designs with variable condition. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Manufactured for the Grand Dépôt, an upscale boutique founded in 1862 by Emile Bourgeois (1832-1926) on the rue Drouot in Paris, the plates were probably made by one of the English Staffordshire potteries for the French market. This design 'Marguerite' features in the Grand Depot catalogue of 1890. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The late 1800s was an exciting time in design in Europe, and we can see an interesting transitional design in this piece, with romantic natural forms of the marguerite flowers interspersed with patterned roundels, reminiscent of Japanese ceramic patterns and also Celtic and Breton forms that were being revived in the Arts and Crafts (Secession in France) movement of the late 19th century. These seemingly disparate influences are not unrelated, as the Aesthetic \/ Secession \/ Arts and Crafts movements drew heavily from the philosophies of Japanese artisans, especially in the rejection of fussy design for its own sake and instead embracing the beauty of functional objects.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The back stamp reads: \u003cbr\u003e Déposé Grand Dépôt de Porcelaines \u0026amp; Faience  \u003cbr\u003e 21 Rue Drouot Paris  \u003cbr\u003e Succursale, 33 Rue St. Ferreol Marseille  \u003cbr\u003e TERRE DE FER  \u003cbr\u003e MARGUERITE  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 24cm diameter x 4cm high \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The condition is excellent antique condition throughout. No chips, cracks or significant scratches, light signs of use and some minor crazing, spots and smears of the transferware pattern, as usual for the more hand-made processes of the time. Slight tea-stained patina which adds to their charm and beauty. In truly fabulous condition for age, and ready to be put to use! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e PLEASE NOTE: If you would like more than one piece from this series, shipping can be combined at very favorable rates - please enquire for a quote to your destination. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Overall, these plates still display well despite their great age - lovely and unusual pieces of French antique design to enjoy! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Feel free to ask any questions :) \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e __________________________ \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I 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.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I am very happy to combine shipping so please get in touch if you like multiple items in my store. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I 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.","brand":"Brocanteuse Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53107654361431,"sku":"2240303639","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2081\/1095\/files\/il_fullxfull.6302830232_q3fe_a6d262c7-8c01-41cd-950c-281bbaf7d80f.jpg?v=1776798393","url":"https:\/\/brocanteuse-vintage.com\/products\/antique-french-soup-plate-navy-blue-floral-transferware-c1890","provider":"Brocanteuse Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}