Longchamp Glazed Earthenware Asparagus Service, Late 19th Century
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An antique Longchamp glazed earthenware asparagus service, late 19th century, twelve plates, a serving cradle on feet, and an ornamental bunch of asparagus, the wells of the plates formed with cradles modelled as asparagus spears within the moulded borders, the serving cradle also modelled as asparagus spears, the plates impressed 'Longchamp Terre de Fer' and with pattern numbers underside, the ornamental bunch probably later, the plates each 26 cm in diameter. The cradle 9 cm high, 24 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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- Earthenware - A basic ceramic material that is fired at a low temperature. Earthenware is the basis of almost all ancient, medieval, Middle Eastern and European painted ceramics. After firing, the colour is the colour of the clay when it is dug from the ground: buff, brown and red. It is not waterproof until glazed. Creamware is a type of earthenware covered with a transparent lead glaze. Majolica, faience and delft are also earthenware covered in an opaque white tin glaze.