Old Longwy Earthenware Saucer - Marseille

Vintage saucer from the longwy earthenware factory. This is the "marseille" model: a polychrome floral decoration on a white background. Stamped on the back: longwy - france - marseille famous for its powerful imprint on the ceramics industry, the boch family is behind the founding of the longwy earthenware factory in 1798 in a former convent. Its production gained fame after the visit of emperor napoleon i, who ordered the tableware services for the imperial houses of the legion of honor from longwy. For lovers of the art of the table of yesteryear. D 14.5 cm discover the other items available from the same collection: flat plates - soup plates - large dishes.