Old Large Round Earthenware Plate from Longwy - Marseille

Large and beautiful vintage round plate 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 at the origin of the founding in 1798 of the longwy earthenware factory in a former convent. Its production will gain fame after the visit of emperor napoleon I who will order from longwy the table services intended for the imperial houses of the legion of honor. A pretty presentation dish for lovers of the art of the table of yesteryear. D 32 cm discover the other available items from the same collection: flat plates - soup plates - large dishes - compotières.