Description
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A French faïence rustic Provençal oyster plate, maker unknown, circa 1880. A central sauce well modeled as a lemon, surrounded by six gray scallop shell shaped wells. Detailed mold work and lovely soft water-color style glazing, in the Palissy style.
Marked with an impressed mold number – 693
Book reference – Oyster Plates, Jeffrey Snyder pg.131
8.75 in. Dia x 1 in. H
Excellent antique condition, the expected light wear typical of faïence.
