Set of 10 19th Century French Napoleon III Sarreguemines Hunting Scene Plates

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Add a touch of French country charm to a dining room, hunting lodge, or kitchen with this wonderful set of … Read more Add a touch of French country charm to a dining room, hunting lodge, or kitchen with this wonderful set of ten antique faience plates. Crafted in Sarreguemines, France, circa 1870, during the Napoleon III period, each decorative plate features a detailed black-and-white hunting scene, beautifully illustrated in the manner of traditional 19th-century engravings.

Each round plate is decorated with a different countryside scene depicting hunters, dogs, and wild game in picturesque wooded landscapes. The illustrations portray various French hunting traditions, including "Chasse aux Canards Sauvages" (Duck Hunting), "Chasse aux Faisans" (Pheasant Hunting), "Battue aux Chevreuils" (Deer Hunting), "Chasse aux Cailles" (Quail Hunting), "Chasse aux Perdrix" (Partridge Hunting), "Battue aux Sangliers" (Wild Boar Hunting), "Chasse au Renard" (Fox Hunting), "Chasse aux Lapins" (Rabbit Hunting), and "Chasse au Cerf" (Stag Hunting).

The finely detailed transfer-printed scenes are complemented by humorous French captions, while the wide cream-colored borders feature an attractive concentric basket-weave texture. Each plate bears the Sarreguemines maker's mark on the underside.

Founded in 1784 in the Lorraine region of France, the Sarreguemines manufactory became renowned for its decorative faience, majolica, and finely illustrated tableware throughout the 19th century.

The antique plates are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, retaining their crisp illustrations and charming patina. Display them as a decorative wall collection or use them to serve cheese and desserts when entertaining.

Dimensions: 7.25" diameter (each). See less