{"product_id":"set-12-antique-french-sarreguemines-talkingplates-months-of-the-year","title":"SET 12 Antique French Sarreguemines TalkingPlates, Months of the Year","description":"A very rare full set of 12 French antique religious 'talking plates' ('assiettes parlantes' in French) c 1880-1910 with the theme of months of the year. 12 different designs in black transferware on ironstone faience by Sarreguemines, France. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Priced and sold as a complete SET of 12 pieces. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Almost every piece in fabulous condition, these antique plates are wonderfully detailed and rendered in intricate designs of black transferware. F \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Dimensions per plate: \u003cbr\u003e Diameter: 18cm  \u003cbr\u003e Height: 2cm \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The set overall is in exceptionally good condition with no chips and very few signs of use, likely they have been kept for display.  There is no major damage to report several pieces have chips to the rim underside sustained during the biscuit phase of manufacture and overglazed, otherwise a few small scratches and tiny scrapes or fleabites from the rims, almost no sepia 'tea stain' discoloration, some visible, age-appropriate crazing. Truly rare to find a full set of this series every in such condition, please see photos. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Excellent on display, or to use this special set would also be ideal as a gift.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Please feel free to ask any questions. Many more photographs are available by request, please don't hesitate to ask. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e __________________________ \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Notes on shipping -  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 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.  \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 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.","brand":"Brocanteuse Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53107645612375,"sku":"M083","price":263.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2081\/1095\/files\/il_fullxfull.7416717307_ahz8.jpg?v=1776798367","url":"https:\/\/brocanteuse-vintage.com\/products\/set-12-antique-french-sarreguemines-talkingplates-months-of-the-year","provider":"Brocanteuse Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}