Description
A French Provençal Mid-Century Oyster service, a master server with six plates, marked St.-Pol-De-Leon, circa 1960s.
Saint-Pol-de-Léon is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France, located on the coast and known for its artichokes and oysters.
The service features raised, molded oyster wells outlined in a sponged blue with a sunny yellow inner lining. Hand-painted cherry red flowers are centered in each oyster well. The rims show the same sponged blue treatment. The serving platter has a dozen wells, the individual plates have seven wells.
The glazing is similar to the colors used in the Quimper region of France.
The six plates – 10 in. Dia. x .50 in. H.
The serving platter – 13.5 in. Dia. x 1 in. H.
All pieces are in wonderful vintage condition.
