French Faience Asparagus & Artichoke Serving Set
A faience asparagus and artichoke serving set comprising six plates and two serving dishes, French, 19th century. The plate 9.25 in. diameter, the platter 13.39 in. long and the serving dish 6.30 in. wide, 9.06 in. long
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- Faience / Maolica - Originating in ancient Egypt, faience is the name given to tin-enamelled porcelain or earthenware, deriving its name from Faenza in Northern Italy. Also known as maiolica because at one time the wares passed through Majorca. In England, faience / maoilca underwent a revival in the late 19th century by the art potteries set up about that time.
Majolica was the name given to a specific product evolved by Minton in 1851 and introduced at the Great Exhibition. The pottery was coloured with a clear glaze containing metallic oxides.
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