From Gien, a straw pattern cheese service, a server and eight plates, France, circa 1950s.
The Trompe l’oeil pattern has a texture suggesting woven straw, a traditional motif for the cheese course in French dining.
Glazed in a rich, deep yellow ochre, this service has the larger platter for presenting a variety of cheeses, and eight personal plates.
Platter: 10 inches in diameter x .50 inches high.
Plates: 7.25 inches in diameter x .50 inches high.
Marked: The Faiencerie Gien ‘FG’ mark used in the 1950s, Creation Val-d’Or, Made in France.
All pieces are in Excellent condition – just a beautiful set.
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Creator:Gien(Maker)
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Dimensions:Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 9
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Style:French Provincial(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:EarthenwareGlazed
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:1950-1959
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Date of Manufacture:1950s
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. All pieces are in Excellent condition – just a beautiful set.
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Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
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Reference Number:Seller: LU1758241363562
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