{"product_id":"lb4899","title":"Antique Plate Faience Fine Octagonal Dessert Plate Montereau France Faience Fine Octogonal Montereau FRANCE","description":"◆An antique plate by Faience Fine, dating to the early 19th century and representing one of the earliest examples of Montreuil octagonal ware.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts beautiful octagonal form is encircled by small pearl decorations, creating a simple yet striking piece.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe white glaze is not stark white but has a subtle warmth, characteristic of early Faience Fine.\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause it is plain white without any painted decoration, you can fully appreciate the form of a vessel made over 200 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe reverse bears a mark characteristic of the earliest Montreuil octagonal ware.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe letters M and N of MAU No. 13 can be identified.)\u003cbr\u003e\nResearcher Patrice Valfre has associated this mark with the early Montreuil Potter period*,\u003cbr\u003e\nmaking this a rare piece that evokes the era in which Faience Fine flourished in France.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The period when British entrepreneur Christopher Potter managed the pottery business in Montreuil\u003c!--)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\nThere are some slight cutlery marks and stains, but overall there is very little signs of use, and it is in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are minor manufacturing irregularities typical of antique pottery. (Please see the enlarged photos.)\u003cbr\u003e\nNo chips or cracks were found.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n●Size: 20.5 cm in diameter (side to side)\u003cbr\u003e\n●Period: Early 19th century, circa 1808\u003cbr\u003e\n●Crazing: Approximately 20% of the surface\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mie-ux.com\/hpgen\/HPB\/entries\/2.html\"\u003e(→Crazing refers to the condition of the surface glaze caused during manufacturing or over time; it is not damage (cracks).)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Antique tableware may show kiln marks, uneven paint, and wobbling caused by the manufacturing process, as well as\u003cbr\u003e\nsmall chips, crazing, and scratches.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe strive to convey the condition of our items as clearly as possible through photos and descriptions,\u003cbr\u003e\nbut please understand in advance that it is difficult to list every detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n*Display photos are for reference only and illustrate how the item might look in a home setting.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease refer to the photos of the item alone for product details.","brand":"Montereau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50550433874085,"sku":"LB4899","price":34800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/1698\/1925\/files\/IMG_1186_198e8c3ee2226b5809bf7a683630fa6b.jpg?v=1790743389","url":"https:\/\/mie-ux.com\/en\/products\/lb4899","provider":"アンティーク雑貨ミュー","version":"1.0","type":"link"}