Description: Childs Navy Blue Transferware Miniature Toy Plate LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD LE PETIT CHAPERON ROUGE Gien Luneville, France c1900 This is stunning toy transferware plate, originally part of a complete miniature children's or doll's dinner service. It measures 4-1/2 inches in diameter, transfer printed in a deep navy blue. The plate resembles the transferware made in the Staffordshire region of England in the early to mid 19th century, but instead was made by Gien, one of the faienceries in the Luneville region of France. The plate is marked "Porcelaine Opaque de Gien" around a crown and castle. The plate is decorated with the risque French interpretation of the story of Little Red Riding Hood, as only the French could tell it. The source for the image was an illustration by Gustav Dore. Little Red is seen in bed with the wolf. Her clothes are strewn on a chair on the other side of the room, with her shoes tucked neatly under the bed. Little Red is stroking the face of the wolf, and she is saying Que vous avez de gdes. oreilles, which translates: "What big ears you have!" The plate displays perfectly and is in overall good condition but there is a stable tight hairline crack (impossible to capture in a photo) starting at 8 o’clock and migrating inward to the center. No other chips, cracks or repairs. Glaze skips and pooling and stilt marks along the edge original to the making consistent with age and typical of the period. Not fine pottery and not intended to be. Made for childs play and meant to be disposable. The little plate is a joy to behold. Price reflects condition. Sold as is, as described. This rare image is a fabulous little treat, simply irresistible in a miniature pocket size work of art to begin your LRRH collection. Send us a message with any questions or if you would like to see additional photos. Thank you for bidding! International Buyers – Please Note: Most of our merchandise is over 100 years old, and we mark our international parcels “antiques – over 100 years old”. US and International government regulations do not allow us to mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts”. Import duties, taxes and charges, if any, are not included in the item price or shipping charges. 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. i i
Price: 25 USD
Location: Montague, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-30T19:30:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Gien France
Year: 1920
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Vintage: Yes
