Old Large Deep Plate in Longwy Earthenware - Marseille

Large and beautiful deep 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 gained fame after the visit of emperor napoleon I who ordered from longwy the table services intended for the imperial houses of the legion of honor. Crack and chip visible in the photos a pretty presentation dish for lovers of the art of the table of yesteryear. D 30 cm discover the other available items from the same collection: flat plates - deep plates - large dishes - compotières.