Signed on the back “Service Fontainebleau, CM, Terre de Fer” or lead-glazed earthenware, quite often used by famous factories such as Minton as the quality of lead glaze is shiny and transparent after firing.
Composition of the service and dimensions:
– 44 dinner plates: 25.5 cm
– 7 deep plates: 26 cm
– 1 large oval platter: 45 cm W x 20 cm D
– 1 medium oval platter: 40 cm W x 29 cm D
– 1 round platter: 36 cm
– 1 soup tureen: 36 cm W x 29 cm D x 27 cm
– 3 small services dishes: 25.5 cm W x 14 cm D
– 1 sauceboat: 28 cm W x 17 cm D x 14 cm H
Fontainebleau is one of the most famous royal Château::8th centuries of royal presence, 34 kings, 2 emperors, 1.500 rooms, Fontainebleau can still claim to be the most furnished palace in Europe surrounded by beautiful trees! Napoleon I called it, unreservedly, “the true home of kings”.
Creil & Montereau was created in 1840 with the fusion of two rival firms: Creil (created in 1774) and Montereau (created in 1745). This earthenware (and porcelain) manufactory was famous for its faïence fine (lead-glazed earthenware) and its English and Wedgwood inspiration and also for its technique of engraved image decal.
Creil & Montereau manufactured the famous “Rousseau” Service with the engravings created by Felix Bracquemond in 1866 and became renowned for its whole production, enough to be mentioned in Gustave Flaubert’s book ‘Sentimental Education’ (in French : L’Éducation sentimentale)!
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Creator:Creil et Montereau(Manufacturer)
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Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 60
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Style:Art Nouveau(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:FaienceEnameled,GiltGlazed
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:Late 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
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Seller Location:Paris, FR
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Reference Number:Seller: AA02465Seller: LU4694119848622
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