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SWAN & LITTLE SWANS A full-bodied creature, handsomely detailed from the tip of his beak, 15-3/8" long to the end of his lightly striped tail. Glaze skips there at the tip (they are an early firing flaw and original to the piece), for the rest, in perfect condition! As are all the little swans: each 3-1/2" long, 1-5/8" across, 2-1/2" high. All the pieces are signed, either HR or HR Quimper, but the whole set clearly was created together, ca. 1915. So many uses possible for this ensemble: eggs, hard-boiled and served in the little swans, and devilled eggs presented on the big swan! And of course, just sitting demurely as a wonderful centerpiece. $685, plus $40 shipping. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 240.215.4467 info@merchantofprato.com

TUREEN ON PLATTER Platter is 8-1/2" x 11-3/8", other pieces sized to match; the total ensemble is 6-1/2" high. Only superlatives for this wonderful three-piece ensemble: all the motifs, taken from the best of old Rouen decor, are finely detailed and richly painted. The chain border, on the platter, footed base of the tureen, and its lid, takes a steady hand to execute successfully. Not surprisingly, a piece of this great age had signs of wear; our restorer has put everything in fine show-off condition, but we recommend this be saved for decorative purposes only! From the de la Hubaudière production, late 19th century. $595, plus $50 shipping. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 240.215.4467 info@merchantofprato.com

MALICORNE BASKET 12-1/4" long, 5" wide, 7-1/2" to top of handle. Patterns of flowers and croisillé, topped by a spill of berries on each side of the handle. The deep basket invites summer's bounty of flowers or fruit to fill it. A strikingly original piece from the Malicorne faïenceries, ca. 1900. It has had modest conservation measures done by our restorer: it now shows beautifully and may be used gently. $150, plus $25 shipping. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 240.215.4467 info@merchantofprato.com

ST. MALO ROUND BLAZON 5-3/4" diameter, signed HB on the back, ca. 1880. Here, the ermine of Brittany runs friskily along a fence top, the traditional motif of the blazon of St. Malo. It makes for an interesting composition to mix the rounds and the ovals, as one collects the various blazons. They are part of the rich heritage of the region. It is in perfect condition. $225, plus $20 shipping. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 240.215.4467 info@merchantofprato.com

PAIR OF OVAL BLAZONS Richly detailed pair, from the AP production, ca. 1870. Each measures 5-1/2" x 4-1/8". The ermine tails of Brittany, the curled-horn ram of Quimper: both instantly recognizable  as the finishing motifs of many plates and platters of all periods. Pierced at the top for easy hanging, they lend themselves handsomely to all sorts of wall compositions. $695 the pair, plus $25 shipping. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 240.215.4467 info@merchantofprato.com     

COVERED BOX, FOUILLEN Body diameter: 5". Lid diameter, a close-fitting 4-1/2". Base diameter: a solid 3-5/8". Design by Paul Fouillen, a vignette from his plate series, so beloved by collectors everywhere! A great rarity, just acquired from a private collection in Quimper. HB Quimper, ca. 1925, it is in fine, useful condition. The several glaze skips at the bottom of the lid and at the base are from the original firing and should not be touched...just hand wash gently! $165, plus $25 shipping. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 24.215.4467 info@merchantofprato.com

GEOMETRIC PLATE 7-1/4" diameter. Ca. 1925, from the de la Hubaudière factory, signed HB Quimper France, thus indicating it was export-ready. Bold patterns, called "à la touche", because they were created with one stroke of the paint brush, are derived from much older decors, here reassembled for a very modern effect. A rare small size, which enhances the importance of the design. In perfect condition, small but striking. $95, plus $20 shipping. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 240.215.4467 info@merchantofprato.com