Sarreguemines - Plate (9) - Earthenware - 9 humorous signs

Special and complete set of 9 Sarreguemines plates, dating from about 1900, each with its own humorous depiction of a game or pastime from the social life of the Belle Époque. The plates are richly illustrated with characterful figures in historical clothing and surrounded by a decorative border with playing cards and game accessories.
The following décors are present in this set:
Le Loto, Les Dés, Les Dominos, Le Bibiquet (also known as bilboquet), Le Bonneteau, Le Whist, Le Piquet, Les Échecs, Le Billard.

This series forms a beautiful whole and provides a lively insight into the amusements around 1900.

Features:

Manufacturer: Sarreguemines, France

Dating: circa 1900

Quantity: 9 plates (various game decors)

Diameter: approx. 21.2 cm

Decor: polychrome, narrative and humorous scenes

Edge decoration: playing cards, dice and game motifs

Style: satirical / genre depiction

Condition:

1 plate: small edge flake + fine, typical craquelure

5 plates: light, age-related craquelure

3 plates: in good condition

Overall: a nice, honest condition for its age.

About Sarreguemines
Sarreguemines is one of the leading French earthenware manufacturers and gained wide recognition around 1900 for its artistic and often humorous series. These plates, with scenes of games such as Le Loto and Le Whist, are loved for their lively appearance and historic charm.

A rare opportunity to acquire a virtually complete series of game plates from circa 1900 – ideal for collectors or as unique wall decoration.