Items Similar to French Creil et Montereau Transferware Rebus Puzzle Dessert Plates, Set of 6
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
French Creil et Montereau Transferware Rebus Puzzle Dessert Plates, Set of 6
About the Item
A set of six French rebus puzzle dessert plates, transfer printed in black on a white earthenware body. When solved, the picture puzzle spells out a wise saying or maxim, 19th century.
From the early 1800s-early 1900s, most French homes had a set of rebus dessert plates. Solving the puzzle provided entertainment and conversation to the table after a traditionally long meal. The solution to each puzzle is printed on the verso of the plate.
A double band of French blue lining borders a raised shell form embossed rim with the rebus in the center of the plate,
circa 1841-1876, marked Creil et Montereau.
Excellent to very good conditions for the age. Light signs of wear to the surface, some minor rough rims as can be expected, typical of faïence. No chipping or hairlines, structurally sound.
- Creator:Creil et Montereau (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 6
- Style:French Provincial (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Earthenware,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1841-1876
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent to very good conditions for the age. Light signs of wear to the surface, some minor rough rims as can be expected, typical of faïence. No chipping or hairlines, structurally sound.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU175825380203
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1988
1stDibs seller since 2015
546 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Philadelphia, PA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Creamware Transferware Figural & Floral PlateBy Creil et MontereauLocated in Philadelphia, PAA Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow creamware, transfer printed plate, circa 1830. Dating to the French Restoration period, this transfer-printed plate is glazed in the distinctive brilliant canary yellow for which the Creil and Monterau potteries were known. Printed in the neoclassic style, the image shows a man and woman in a romantic landscape, walking in front of a house. The man holds a long pole and smokes a pipe, the woman is holding a pitcher and a bowl. A wide, stylized floral border makes up the rim of the plate. Creil et Montereau Faïenceries operated in the French communes of Creil, Oise, and Montereau, from 1797 until 1876 under Lebeuf Milliet...Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates
MaterialsCreamware
- Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Creamware Transferware Strolling Women PlateBy Creil et MontereauLocated in Philadelphia, PAA Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow creamware, transfer printed plate, circa 1830. Dating to the French Restoration period, this transfer-printed plate is glazed in the distinctive brilliant canary yellow for which the Creil and Monterau potteries were known. Printed in the neoclassic style, the image shows two women and a young girl walking together in a romantic landscape, in front of a house with a thatched roof. A wide, stylized floral border makes up the rim of the plate. Creil et Montereau Faïenceries operated in the French communes of Creil, Oise, and Montereau, from 1797 until 1876 under Lebeuf...Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates
MaterialsCreamware
- Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Creamware Transferware Women & Child PlateBy Creil et MontereauLocated in Philadelphia, PAA Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow creamware, transfer printed plate, circa 1830. Dating to the French Restoration period, this transfer-printed plate is glazed in the distinctive...Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates
MaterialsCreamware
- Creil et Montereau Faïence Transferware Assiette Parlantes Face Card Plates, S/8By Creil et MontereauLocated in Philadelphia, PAA charming set of eight HBCM, Hippolyte Boulenger Creil Montereau Playing Card Faience Plates- France, circa 1920s. Known as assiettes parlantes or talking plates, this set is based on the face cards of a playing deck. A cream colored earthenware body with blue borders, each plate show two face cards, colorful figures, and descriptive banners. A few of the inscriptions loosely translate to: The ugly jack of diamonds, cuts hearts, he’s the executioner. Pharmacist, the jack of spades...Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
MaterialsEarthenware
- Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Creamware Transferware Figures with a Dog PlateBy Creil et MontereauLocated in Philadelphia, PAA Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow creamware, transfer printed plate, circa 1830. Dating to the French Restoration period, this transfer-printed plate is glazed in the distinctive...Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates
MaterialsCreamware
- Creil et Montereau French Barbotine Teal Blue Fluted Asparagus Plates, Set of 4By Creil et MontereauLocated in Philadelphia, PAA set of four French barbotine majolica asparagus plates by Creil et Montereau, circa 1890. A beautiful iridescent teal blue glaze on fluted rims, with two raised asparagus spears, o...Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
MaterialsEarthenware
You May Also Like
- 19th Century French Plate by Creil et MontereauBy Creil et MontereauLocated in San Antonio, TXStep into the captivating world of 19th Century French Plates by Creil et Montereau, and be mesmerized by this exquisite plate featuring a captivating portrayal of St. Mathieu, the a...Category
Antique 19th Century French Dinner Plates
MaterialsPorcelain
- Set of 12 "Paris Assiégé" 19th Century dessert Plates by Creil & MontereauBy Creil et MontereauLocated in Paris, FRThese 12 plates in white earthenware are decorated with a colored story about "Paris assiégé" (* Besieged Paris) pattern. Twelve plate, twelve life scenes during the siege of Paris (...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Dinner Plates
MaterialsFaience
- Creil and Montereau plates circa 1880 Signed France Set of 2By Creil et MontereauLocated in Auribeau sur Siagne, FRThis plates demonstrates the attractiveness of French ceramists from the second half of the 19th century aesthetics and Far Eastern culture. Fascinated by its colors, shapes, artists...Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dinner Plates
MaterialsCeramic
- 19th Century Chinoiserie Plate by Creil Et MontereauBy Creil et MontereauLocated in San Antonio, TXIndulge in the captivating beauty of this 19th Century Chinoiserie Plate by Creil et Montereau, crafted from exquisite ironstone. This remarkable plate showcases the renowned craftsm...Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
MaterialsIronstone
- 19th Century Blue & White Dessert Plate Flora Creil & MontereauBy Creil et MontereauLocated in Austin, TX19th century blue & white dessert plate flora signed Creil & Montereau.Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Dinner Plates
MaterialsCeramic
- 19th Century French Blue & White Chinoiserie Platter Creil et MontereauBy Creil et MontereauLocated in Austin, TX19th Century French blue & white chinoiserie platter Creil et Montereau. Model Pagoda. 12 inches.Category
Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
MaterialsCeramic, Faience
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Plates Blue And White
Antique Dessert Set
Antique Dessert Sets
Blue Rim Plate
Dinner Sets Black
Traditional French Dining Set
Black Dinner Table
French Sayings
19th Century Dessert Set
Silver White Dessert Plates
French Dinner Table
1876 Silver
Antique French Provincial Set
Entertainment Center
Entertainment Centers
Antique Black Kitchen Table
Used Entertainment Centers
Century Entertainment Center