Longchamp - Serving plate (24) - Grès du Marais - Stoneware - speckled sandstone

Longchamp Service (24 pieces), Grès du Marais collection, circa 1970 – LOT 1

Magnificent 24-piece dinner service from the famous French manufacturer Longchamp (Burgundy). With its ochre-brown enamel fired with concentric circles and the rustic-chic speckled look typical of the seventies, it is fully representative of the Grès du Marais collection.

Stamp and authenticity details: Each piece is signed on the back with the square factory stamp featuring the famous galloping horse. Authenticity and craftsmanship quality are guaranteed by the official inscriptions integrated into the stamp:
- "DÉCOR INALTÉRABLE": the guarantee of enameling that remains robust over time and with washing.
- "PEINT À LA MAIN": indicating the care taken with the finishes and the unique nuances of each gradient.
- "FRANCE": French manufacture from the era.
- The platter has the model number engraved in the mass (mold no. 1646).

Composition of the service and dimensions:
- 1 large vegetable casserole with lid: 33 × 18 cm without the lid / 33 × 31 cm with the lid
- 1 round platter: 26.3 × 8 cm
- 12 large flat plates: 24 cm diameter
- 4 small flat plates: 19.5 cm diameter
- 6 soup plates: 20 cm diameter × 4.2 cm height

Condition: Excellent overall condition, very good enamel gloss, no major cracks. Ideal for everyday use (very robust material, perfectly suited for modern use thanks to its unfading decor).