Plata oval iron earth A. Lebacqz & M. Bouchart St Amand Persian model

Superb, very antique oval ironstone platter, rare in this deep green color, from the famous A. Lebacqz & M. Bouchart – Saint-Amand factory. A late 19th-century model, stemming from the Orientalist movement that inspired French manufacturers. The finely printed Persian decoration features architectural medallions and stylized floral motifs in a sumptuous deep green hue. Every detail—the plant arabesques, the radiant suns, and the ornamental frieze—reflects the taste for refined exoticism of this period. Note that there are two different scenes in the medallions. Stamped A. Lebacqz & M. Bouchart – Saint-Amand, Persian decoration: Production circa 1880–1895, stamped with a monkey holding a globe. This stamp was used between 1877 and 1895, before the merger into the Société des Faïenceries de Saint-Amand & Hamage. It was later replaced by rampant lion marks or the words "Terre de Fer – St Amand". Length 35 cm, width 24 cm, height 2 cm. Beautiful vintage condition – beautiful shine, patina related to age, minor chips on the edge: the patina of time reinforces the authentic charm of this collector's item (see photos). A rare piece full of charm and a testament to the craftsmanship of the North, ideal in a cottagecore setting. I also have the round dish of the same model from the same manufacturer.