French Porcelain Half Moon Pink Shell on White Oyster Plate

Description

A late 19th Century, French porcelain, crescent or half-moon shaped oyster plate, five pink blush oyster wells on a white … more A late 19th Century, French porcelain, crescent or half-moon shaped oyster plate, five pink blush oyster wells on a white colored ground hand-painted with blades of sea grass and a gilded fish net. Shown behind the main wells are the gray and pink glazed backs of three oyster shells. Also shown are two smaller blue and white clam or cockle shells. A rolled and scalloped rim with fluted edging.

Unusual color.

Marked with an impressed mold number.
Book reference: Similar crescent shaped oyster plates are shown on Pgs. 70-74, “Oyster Plates,” Karsnitz

8.75 in. L x 7.75 in. W x 1 in. H
Very good antique condition, the expected light surface wear. less