Set of 9 19th century autumn fruit plates in Menton earthenware

Irresistible! 9 rare and exquisite menton earthenware plates from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, decorated with hand-painted autumn fruits; we love the rim bristling with a trompe l'oeil of wooden thorns, the freshness of the colors, like an indian summer comic strip. Note that the tiny hair on the plate is blackberries consolidated with staples, an extraordinary 19th century repair method reserved for precious and cherished pieces. Diameter 14.5 cm. The rest of these wonderful pieces - the summer fruit plates is also available here, in a complete service of 15 plates, all decorated with different fruits. Delicate and spectacular!.