Large oval iron clay dish, Grand Dépôt Paris E. Bourgeois, 19th century

Here is an adorable presentation dish in iron clay ceramic, produced for the grand dépôt e. Bourgeois. The great deposit of emile bourgeois (1832-1926) was founded in 1863 and was the largest house in the world for table, dessert and crystal services. The pattern is a garland motif applied to the edge and floral bouquets. The dish has no chips, cracks or chips. Only slight marks from its history (chips and very light stains). It is rare to still find one in such good condition! 41 cm X 28 cm X h 3 cm.