Old Longwy Earthenware Fruit Bowl - Marseille

Beautiful vintage counter 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 tableware 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 22.5 X h 5 cm discover the other items available from the same collection: flat plates - soup plates - large dishes.