h.b. Boulenger Choisy-Le-Roi Greek Key & Fern Majolica Plates, Set of Six

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A set of six Greek Key and Fern plates from H.B. Boulenger Choisy-Le-Roi, France, circa 1880-1890.

Majolica glazed plates with … more A set of six Greek Key and Fern plates from H.B. Boulenger Choisy-Le-Roi, France, circa 1880-1890.

Majolica glazed plates with a yellow ochre Greek key border and a brown beaded rim. A central pattern shows overlapping ferns, sprays of five petaled pink flowers beneath a large grape leaf glazed in shades of green. The stems are tied together with a lavender bow.

Eye popping color against a deep chocolate brown ground. Strong clear coloring on the front contrasts beautifully with a pale turquoise ground to the verso.

8.75 inches in Diameter x .50 inches High

Turquoise versos showing the printed makers mark.
Marked: Choisy le Roi, H.B. & C. for Hippolyte Boulenger & Cie.

All six plates are in incredible condition. less