1768 Sevres Soft Paste Porcelain Plate

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An outstanding antique soft paste porcelain plate by Sèvres of France
All hand painted floral groupings up front, surrounded by … Read more An outstanding antique soft paste porcelain plate by Sèvres of France
All hand painted floral groupings up front, surrounded by a basket weave molded border
Cobalt blue inner and outer encirclings, accented with Gilt
Gilt scalloped rim edge

Marked on the underside with a handwritten underglaze blue "Crossed L's" or "Double Louis" Sèvres mark
Block lettering it it - T , with a dot over it
Date letter mark inside the Crossed L's - P - the piece can be dated to the year 1768
Incised underglaze block lettering - C T - the initials of the artist

A fully authentic and original period soft paste Sèvres plate, not a copycat piece!

Measurements: Approx. 9.25" or 23.5 cm in diameter (across)

Condition: Very Good overall, no major issues. Please see photos. All original and authentic condition. Some dirt and minor light knife marks - surface glaze wear consistent with the great age. A speck on the underside bottom edge, where it meets the table. See less