{"product_id":"vintage-black-white-marriage-theme-antique-french-talking-plate-c1840-60-ironstone-transferware-creil-et-montereau-france","title":"Vintage black \u0026 white marriage theme antique French 'talking plate' c1840-60 ironstone transferware, Creil et Montereau, France.","description":"A lovely French Antique 'talking plate' ('assiette parlante') from around 1840-1860 from the renowned faiencerie of Creil et Montereau, France. This piece has a humorous marriage theme featuring a young swain negotiating with his fiancée's father, in the central panel. A fabulous piece of antique black transferware, great on display or for use, or as a gift for an engagement or wedding!  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Lovely floral and bird details in the border with an amusing family scene in the intricately rendered central panel. The text on the plate reads as follows: \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  No 6 - LES ACCORDS DU MARIAGE \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 'No. 6' shows this plate would have been part of a series of 12 pieces all depicting wedding \/ marriage scenes. The text translates to \"The marriage agreements\" and we can see the young suitor attempting to negotiate the future marriage agreements with the bride's mischievously jovial father. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Diameter: 20cm  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In exceptionally good condition considering its age with no chips, cracks or significant scratches. Light signs of use and some spots and smears of the transferware pattern, as usual for the more hand-made processes of the time.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In truly fabulous condition for age, and ready to be put on display or given as a special gift! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Please feel free to ask any questions :) \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e __________________________ \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Notes on shipping -  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 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":53107634045271,"sku":"KB0011","price":74.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2081\/1095\/files\/il_fullxfull.7833716994_2g7t.jpg?v=1777649813","url":"https:\/\/brocanteuse-vintage.com\/products\/vintage-black-white-marriage-theme-antique-french-talking-plate-c1840-60-ironstone-transferware-creil-et-montereau-france","provider":"Brocanteuse Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}