Burgos plate in fine earthenware from Sarreguemines

A true collector's item, this plate in fine polished sarreguemines earthenware is to date between 1810 and 1830. In 1823 at the world exhibition of french industry, the french earthenware factory sarreguemines with its new decoration techniques, on the initiative of paul utzschneider who runs the factory, was rewarded with a silver medal for its production of pottery decorated with metal chandeliers. To obtain the burgos, name derived from a shell the burgau, pink color, inspired by the english "moonlight", droplets of essence were scattered on a golden chandelier. Brand in hollow of the manufacture under the plate. Chandelier in the center of the plate slightly worn.