SARREGUEMINES - Lot 82

SARREGUEMINES "Perdreaux dish circa 1875-80 Decorative dish in fine earthenware coated with glazes colored by metallic oxides, known as Majolique. The piece bears the shape number "571", which corresponds to a "Plat à Perdreaux" in the Sarreguemines faïencerie's list of fancy and decorative object numbers. Obtained by molding, this oval-shaped dish is decorated in relief with three partridges in a plant, aquatic and wheat ear setting on a blue background. Oak branches and leaves surround the dish. Engraved marks under the base: "C 03 - SARREGUEMINES" for the factory, "C 07 - MAJOLICA", shape number "571", shaping mark illegible. L 60.50 x W 41 cm Restored crack, minor wear