Set of 11 Longwy plates

Title

Set of 11 Longwy plates

Description

1950? 11 French plates featuring La Fontaine fable scenes produced in Longwy, France. Each is 7¾" in diameter. Backs of the plates include one or all of these three elements: an ink stamp of the Longwy name and coat of arms (apparently a berry branch under a crown); an imprinted mark; and a stamped number (5 or 8). There is one extra of WC. 1500 Francs from Jacques Chesnais at Marché Vernaison in Clignancourt, August, '99.

Each plate has a green line inside an undulating outer edge. At the point of indentation an 1¼" into the plate there is a simple black line. Once the plate reaches its lowest level, a repeated pattern of thin and thick blocks forms a circle around the fable scene. This is done in about five strong colors: brown, tan, blue, green, red, and black. The resulting scenes look like wood inlay and are delightful in their simplicity. Does the mouse in FM wear goggles and a swimsuit? The snail in "The Heron" is particularly charming. I found this set early in the day, made a deal to hold them for the day, and had to visit several money machines to get the cash to buy them! Then I got to carry them on my back for the rest of my travels! It was worth it!

Source

1500 Francs from Jacques Chesnais at Marché Vernaison in Clignancourt, August, '99.

Subject

The Dog and the Wolf See all items with this value

The Fox and the Crow See all items with this value

The Frog and the Mouse See all items with this value

The Heron See all items with this value

The Cat Disguised as a Bag of Flour See all items with this value

The Mouse, the Rooster, and the Cat See all items with this value

The Ox and the Frog See all items with this value

The Tortoise and the Hare See all items with this value

The Wolf and the Crane See all items with this value

The Wolf and the Lamb See all items with this value

Tableware See all items with this value

Plates See all items with this value

Longwy See all items with this value