Asparagus and Artichoke Service Plates, 1880, Set of 7

Description

Set of 6 plates and a French earthenware barbott dish from Fives-Lille, dating from around 1890. Designed to serve both … more Set of 6 plates and a French earthenware barbott dish from Fives-Lille, dating from around 1890. Designed to serve both artichokes and asparagus, these pieces have images of the two plants. Green enamel is applied to a white background, with a deep purple on the spikes of the asparagus. The globe head of the artichoke plant forms a space for the accompaniment sauce. The plate, an elegant model, also has the same king's head as the dish, which adds to the whole a touch of sophistication. The plate is numbered 1028.

Reference in the book: "Maryse Bottero, page 149 (see the last photo).

Dimensions:
Map: 39.5 cm x 29.5 cm (15.5 in x 11.6 in)
Height: 5 cm (2 in)

Plates: 23 cm (9 in) less