Gien Handpainted Faience Plates with Birds (9 words)
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Four large 'Les Grands Oiseaux' plates by Gien of France, modern era, faience handpainted dinner plates including 'Grue' number 16, 'Heron' number 11, 'Becasse' number 12, 'Grue Cendree' number 13, with original presentation boxes and associated paperwork; backstamps underside, diameter 26.5 cm
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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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