Antique French Oyster Plate FIVES-LILLE Blue and Pink Majolica с 1890 №3

Description: Rare French Antique Majolica Oyster Plate by FIVES-LILLE, Numbered, in tender aqua blue, green, pink colors, circa 1890 Item description: Coming from French pottery FIVES-LILLE this majolica oyster plate is dating back to 1880-1890. Six oyster wells gradiating in color from pale pink to light blue to dark olive surrounding a turquoise central well.Colors are bright and juicy, the glaze is shiny.The plate is numbered. Condition: Good antique condition. One surface chip in the lower part of the plate. No cracks or repairs, several areas of glaze wear off between the wells, a few crazing to glaze. Please see the photos for details. The Lille-Fives earthenware factory is well known to ceramic collectors. It was founded by Gustave de Bruyn, a Belgian born in Louvain in 1838 into a potter's family. Gustave de Bruyn moved to Lille in 1862. It was only two years later that the factory moved to the Fives district.In 1889, the company was rewarded with a silver medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. It had 400 workers on the eve of the First World War.After the conflict, the earthenware factory resumed its activities under the direction of the sons of Gustave de Bruyn. However, it will not regain its previous luster, especially since the crisis of the 1930s will further worsen the situation. The company ceased its activity in 1950.The Bruyn earthenware factory is an example of high-quality industrial production. Models were designed by big names like Hector Guimard, Louis Majorelle or René Lalique without, unfortunately, the pieces being signed. Dimensions:Diameter of the plate: 22 cm (8.6"), weight 391 gr (13.79 oz)Shipping: For this piece we offer FREE shipping to the buyer. We will ship by French Postal services with tracking and insurance. Parcel normally arrive within 6-8 days to US. By now we ship to Americas and Europe. Please make sure to be aware of your local importing duties to avoid any unpleasant surprises or delays.Every piece will be carefully wrapped in professional air bubble plastic, paper wrap and placed in a thick cardboard box.Returns are accepted within 30 days and will be fully refunded upon piece delivery back. Return shipping however will be on the buyers cost.About us: We are a multinational couple living in France. We are passionated by the beauty and elegance of French savoir-fair in decorative crafts and on our page we will offer interesting finds. With over 20 years of work experience in international companies with high service standards we are striving for highest customer satisfaction. If you have any comments or feedback or questions please get in touch before leaving any negative feedback. We speak English, French, Polish and Russian and we believe that through communication we will always find a way out.

Price: 175 USD

Location: Croissy sur Seine

End Time: 2024-10-13T20:01:41.000Z

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