Antique French Gien Porcelain Plate, History of Joan of Arc, 1860-1871, Signed

Description: Antique French Gien Porcelain Plate, Signed “Porcelaine Opaque Gien”, Commemorating the History of Joan of Arc, 1860-1871 This antique French porcelain plate bears embossed marks “B” and “6” on the bottom, signifying the date of manufacture, along with the impressed mark of the manufacturer “Porcelaine Opaque G.G. & Cie, Gien, Médaille à l’Exposition universelle de 1855”. This mark is that of Geoffroy, Guérin and Company, manufacturers of the famous Gien porcelain between 1860 and 1871. The Gien porcelain works, located near Orleans, were founded in 1821 by the British entrepreneur Thomas Hulm and later taken over by Geoffroy. As shown by the signature, the Gien porcelain works were honored with meals at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1855. This plate is the tenth in a series created to commemorate the history of Joan of Arc - the phrase “Histoire de Jeanne d’Arc” appears at the top of the central scene. The central scene is entitled “Jeanne d’Arc est faite prisonnière à Compiègne” (Joan of Arc is taken prisoner at Compiègne). It illustrates the capture of Joan in Compiègne, north of Paris, in 1430 by the Burgundians who handed her over to the English. A beautiful border of flowers and leaves encircles the central scene. This plate is in good condition with the exception of some traces of use, slight scratches and a chip along the border. This exceptional antique plate will bring a fascinating bit of 19th century French history into your decor and would be an excellent addition to your collection! Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. Please have a look at our other listings, we have three other plates from the same series. Dimensions Diameter: 8 inches (20.30 cm) Weight: 8.85 ounces (252 gr.) Origin and Date France, Napoleon III (1860-1871) -----------------------------Shipping We combine shipping when possible. Items will be shipped on the first shipping day after payment is received. Items in the US are sent via USPS.Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail via the French Post Office. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Payment PayPal only. Payment must be received within 5 days of end of auction. Note Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Before bidding, please double check our information using your own reference materials and don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in 14 business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee. R-2500d Visit our Store And see more beautiful examples of French decorative items. Be sure to add us to your list of Favorite stores!

Price: 14.99 USD

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

End Time: 2024-11-11T17:51:41.000Z

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