Hautain Boulenger & Cie faience Plat Parlant College Velocipedique
SKU: SD1045In the 19th century, so-called “talking” plates became fashionable; faience earthenware plates with a historic decoration. The topics ranged from military life, hunting, monuments or the customs of French urban and rural society. Fables, rebuses, proverbs and folk songs are also represented or engraved on these often satirical or caricatured pieces.
Faience 'Terre de fer' plate from the French manufacturer Hautain Boulenger, decorated on the front with a representation of a boy learning to cycle at the College Velocopedique. The text below the image; 'Pour monter, vous prenez votre élan. Une..deux..et trois! V'lan...dans le mille!
Marked on the bottom: Terre de Fer, HB & Cie. Late 19th century.
Dimensions: diameter 20 cm.
Condition: the plate is mounted in a metal wall holder with hanging hook. A hairline, not disturbing. The gold edge has almost completely worn away.
