Description
A French faïence transfer printed creamware “assiette parlante” or talking plate, produced by P&H Choisy, Seine, France – circa 1824-1836.
The title, “Comment ma petite, il vous ecrit en prose” translates to ‘How my little one, he writes to you in prose’, is printed on the lower section of the plate. Labeled No. 10 in a series of courtship and marriage related images. A black transfer of two women, likely a mother and daughter, in a garden setting. The mother hands the love note to her daughter. A complex, wide geometric, floral, and strawberry border follows the rim.
8 in. Diameter x .75 in. H
An impressed makers mark on the verso, Valentin Paillart and Hippolyte Hautin, the P&H Choisy shield..
Very good antique condition with the expected minor wear.
