RARE French Antique Oyster Plate SARREGUEMINES Majolica light green and blue

  

Very Rare French Antique Majolica Oyster Plate by SARREGUEMINES. Lovely white French majolica oyster plate made by famous Sarreguemines pottery in Lorraine area of France around 1950s. Iconic design featuring 6 shell shape wells for oysters and one center well for lemon or sauce. What is special about this plate is the lovely color palette with degrade of blue and green colors.

Signed and stamped Sarreguemines on the plate back. Sarreguemines pottery, originating in Sarreguemines, France, became famous for its high-quality ceramics and faience (tin-glazed earthenware). Founded in 1790 by Paul Utzschneider, the company gained prominence for its innovative techniques and artistic designs, blending traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods. Paul Utzschneider's management from 1800 revitalized the factory, introducing new glazes and designs.

In 1836, the company became Utzschneider & Cie U. & Cie under Utzschneider's successors. This period saw increased exports and the production of richly decorated, affordable tableware for the growing middle class. Franco-Prussian War Impact (1870): Sarreguemines became part of Germany, but the company adapted, continuing its success in both French and German markets. & Cie embraced Art Nouveau designs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, producing intricate tiles, tableware, and ornamental pieces.

& Cie period , Sarreguemines produced ceramics for the luxurious dining cars of the Orient Express, highlighting the company's reputation for elegance and quality. These pieces, often customized, showcased the brand's ability to merge art with functionality, becoming highly sourced collector's items today. Diameter of each plate: about 9,8 inch / 25.5 cm, weight 461 grams / 16.26 oz.

Some slight areas of wear off to glazing. A few crazing to the glaze.

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