No. 9689 Majolica Oyster & Seafood Service from Sarreguemines, France, 1930s, Set of 13

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Exceptional 13-piece sarreguemines majolica oyster and seafood service, made in france in a rich, luminous green glaze. The set comprises … Read more Exceptional 13-piece sarreguemines majolica oyster and seafood service, made in france in a rich, luminous green glaze. The set comprises twelve individual oyster plates and one large central serving platter, identified by model no. 9689.
each plate is sculpted in high relief with six beautifully molded oyster-shell compartments arranged around a raised central well. Finely articulated shell ribs, botanical and seaweed motifs create a particularly rich three-dimensional effect, enhanced by the deep, glossy green glaze.
the large central platter repeats the shell and botanical vocabulary on a grander scale and completes the presentation of the individual plates. Together, the thirteen pieces form an exceptionally decorative and complete french seafood service.
designed for serving oysters, shellfish and other seafood, this remarkable service perfectly evokes the elegant french coastal lifestyle. Its sculptural form and deep green glaze make it equally suited to an elegant seaside table, a sophisticated coastal dining room, or a decorative coastal-inspired tablescape. A distinctive example of french majolica with strong coastal lifestyle appeal for today's interiors.
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12 oyster plates: 9.84" diameter × 1.18" high (25 × 3 cm), approximately 1.41 lb each (640 g)
1 large central serving platter: 14.96" diameter (38 cm), approximately 3.09 lb (1.4 kg)
total: 13 pieces
each piece is marked underneath “sarreguemines france” and bears the model number 9689, with additional individual production or mold numbers visible on some pieces.
condition
exceptional antique condition. The original glaze is bright, richly colored and exceptionally glossy. There are no chips, cracks, hairlines or scratches.
date
early 20th century. The service is conservatively dated to the early 1900s, consistent with sarreguemines' majolica production of the period.
style
french majolica / coastal lifestyle / seafood service / french coastal decor this piece has an attribution mark,
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