Coquelicot Poppy Means Consoling French Talking Plate Language of Flowers Gien

Description: French "talking plates" were a collecting fad in the 1800's, usually showing French culture or history. This series of humorous plates depicts various flowers, with a couple demonstrating the flower in question. This is a reproduction of a 1800’s French Talking plate bearing Gien’s hallmark used 1960 – 1971. I am offering the set of 6 plates individually for your collecting needs. Buy one, buy them all! Combined shipping applies, with discounts for multiple purchases. This is the full list of plates in the series. All plates are in pristine condition. You are purchasing one plate only -- this listing is for the Coquelicot (Poppy) plate. See the indicated other ebay items for the other plates. A) Fleur D'Orange (Orange Blossom) does not have association / meaning on plate - Shows a wedding scene. The groom says "If my wife is a rosebush, can I say I have her rosebush?". (I think this is probably meant to be very naughty.) Ebay #234791231738 B) Bluet (Blueberry) means "Delicacy" - Shows woman after just having slapped the man. "Put your paws down, it stains". Ebay #234791225508 C) Coquelicot (Poppy) means "Consolidation" - She's crying, he's consoling her. "Big Beast, don't cry, I'm saying I will marry you". Ebay #234791221626 D) Rose Tremiere (Hollyhock) means "Fertility" - She has two babes in arms, with a 3rd on the way. "I would like to have a dozen". Ebay #234791230171 E) Boutons de Roses Blanches (White Rose Buds) means "Heart which ignores love" - He exclaims "Love, what is that?!" Ebay #234791220355 F) Marguerite de Pres (Daisy / Meadow Moth) means "I will think about it" - Text translates to "He loves me a little, passionately". Ebay #234791217116 Note: the last 5 photos are from the "Daisy" plate. These are included since the borders are identical on all of the plates. Faience is a tin glazed earthenware made in France, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia. In Italy, it is known as majolica. In the Netherlands and England, it is known as Delft. The tin glaze used in faience is actually a lead glaze that has been rendered white and opaque by the addition of tin oxide. In the production process, an unglazed article is fired in a kiln and is then dipped in the tin glaze, which is allowed to dry. Designs are then painted on the glaze, which sets them off and preserves them during a second firing at high temperature. The colours used to paint designs were limited to the few that could tolerate high heat until the 18th century, when a low-fire overglaze enamel was used. From the time when the company was established two hundred years ago, Gien Faïencerie, the largest faïence making factory of its kind in Europe, has symbolized elegance, luxury and the unique French “art de vivre”, the legendary French way of life. It gained renown producing bespoke dinner services bearing family crests, for prominent French and European houses of the time, and also, through production of tiles for the Parisian Metro stations. Hallmark shows as follows: "Gien" underneath a 3-towered castle (used 1960 - 1971). Dimensions: 8" Diameter x 1” Tall Condition: Excellent giftable condition. No crazing or discoloration. Paint intact without erosion. No chips, flakes, breaks, mends, repairs, cracks, hairlines, blemishes, or mentionable boo-boo's. Don't feel anything amiss when I run finger around edges. Transfers are intact, with good color, no scratches or erosion. Unpacked weight: 8.5 oz. Always happy to pass through discounts on combined shipping. I only charge actual postage, and always use recycled packing materials. Note some photos appear redundant because I take photos from all possible angles. On symmetrical items, these photos may appear redundant when there are no distinguishing differences or condition issues between side views. I gladly accept returns, but please note I do not pay return postage unless there was a significant error in my description. The item listed is being sold as is, as pictured and as described to the best of my knowledge. All dimensions and weights approximate. If you have a question or an assumption on an item prior to purchase, please ask. I much prefer to take the time on the front end to make sure you will be satisfied with your purchase. Remember, when buying vintage expect imperfections as these items have a history and have been in the possession of others. I try to list EVERY flaw which would be commented on something in an antique or vintage condition – this does not mean all imperfections resulting from normal wear & use require comment. My goal is to have no rude surprises upon receipt.

Price: 29.62 USD

Location: Dallas, Texas

End Time: 2024-09-22T23:16:27.000Z

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