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Interesting Reticulated Plate

This is a great plate made in France. When I first sw it I though 18th century for sure the way it was deocrated and the whiteness of the paste plus the sagging issue from firing. it is French for sure but I am fairly certain it's from the early 19th century though I could be wrong. It's a gorgeous plate handpainted with a floral design in the center with the leaves of the pink rose going into the reticulated area of the rim. There is a small butterfly on the edge of the center as well as another one in the reticulated area which also has two lady bugs and a leaf. The painting is of nice quality. Gold trim to the edge. The plate displays nicely with a reglued flat rim chip as shown that does not affect the udnerside. COuld be fixed easily by a good restorer. It is also mishsapen from when it was fired with the outer rim sagging and being lower than the inner rim along one part of the plate. Two tiny spots of paint flaking in the center of the rose and some wear to the edge gilding. Does not sit flat on the table. The quality of the porcelain reminds me of Dihl et Guerhard pieces I own. The piece is definitely French and antique. Very unusual. The plate is marked underneath with overglaze glaze blue double swords mark with three dots above and an AL monogram as shown. Three stilt marks in the center from when it was fired. It is 1 inch tall and 9.5 inches in diameter. Please email me for more information or other pictures.

Price is $199
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