Antique French Austrian Wilhelm Schiller Decorative Plate La Rochelle Seascape

Description: Antique French Austrian Bohemian Decorative Plate, La Rochelle, Harbor, Seascape, Boat, Atlantic Coast, Belle Epoque Era This antique Austrian wall plate was made for the French market and depicts in colored bas-relief the harbor of La Rochelle. It is marked “La Rochelle. Le Bateau des Iles sortant du Port” (the island boat leaving the port). The view shows the entrance of the harbor with the “Tour de la Chaîne” on the lefthand side and the “Tour Saint-Nicolas” on the righthand side. In the background, the bell tower of the Church of Saint-Sauveur can be seen above the row of buildings along the Quai Dupéré. In the foreground is the paddle steamer that goes from the port to the nearby Ile de Ré. The border of the plate is designed with engraved motifs and flowers. The back is stamped in relief with the number “10731”, the inscription “Importé de Bohême” and the maker’s mark “W.S.&.S.”, the mark of Wilhelm Schiller & Sohns, ceramic manufacturers in Bodenbach, Bohemia, between 1829 and 1914. Wilhelm Schiller & Sohns developed a series of decorative plates illustrating popular tourist sites in Europe, particularly in France, German and Italy. With a hook on the back for hanging, this plate is in good condition with the exception signs of wear on the painted surface lending a lovely aged patina. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. This lovely and authentically antique piece would be a charming “French” touch to your decor or an excellent addition to your collection! Please have a look at our other listings, we have another, matching, plate of La Rochelle by Wilhelm Schiller & Sohns.Item number: 275449906730 Dimensions 9 7/8 x 6 3/4 inches (25.20 x 17 cm)Weight 1.16 pounds (525 gr.) ------------------------------- 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. M-9b Visit our Store And see more beautiful examples of French silver. Be sure to add us to your list of Favorite stores!

Price: 99 USD

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

End Time: 2025-01-11T17:56:24.000Z

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