Elegant pair of large antique plates from the Badonviller factory in Lorraine, belonging to the very attractive Richelieu pattern. Delicate blue floral bouquets adorn fine ivory-toned earthenware. Roses, daisies, and foliage form a regular wreath around the well, in this monochrome palette which remains one of the great hallmarks of antique French tableware. The charm of the Richelieu pattern also lies in its material craftsmanship. The rim features a particularly meticulous molded relief decoration, alternating vegetal motifs and small pearls, while the scalloped edge is accentuated by a fine deep blue frieze. Light catches the earthenware's relief patterns, lending the set a presence that the photographs capture particularly well. Badonviller belongs to the rich history of Lorraine earthenware factories. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these factories produced dinner services that accompanied the transformation of bourgeois interiors. With Richelieu, Badonviller embraced the French taste for scalloped shapes and classic ornaments, adapting it to modern fine earthenware techniques. The reverse bears the stamp Richelieu, Badonviller, F.T. Diameter approximately 26 cm. The plates have withstood the test of time and naturally bear its marks. There are old traces and browning in the wells, as well as a patina from use, all perfectly visible in the photographs. These specific characteristics have been factored into their price. More than a century after their creation, this blue on an ivory background retains a surprising freshness and integrates equally well into an antique setting or a contemporary interior.
Additional details:
- Brand: Badonviller
- Style: Antique
- Style: Classique français
- Material: Faïence
- Colour: Ivoire
- Period: Début XXe siècle