Vermeren-Coché - Table service (25) - Fine glazed faience

IMPORTANT LOT OF 25 ANCIENT FLAT DINNER PLATES - VERMEREN-COCHÉ, IXELLES (BELGIUM) FINE FAIENCE - LATE 19TH CENTURY
Description
This lot comprises 25 old flat plates perfectly identical, from a substantial dinner service of more than 200 pieces.
The plates feature an elegant Belle Époque-style decoration composed of a wide emerald green rim enhanced by rich gilding, framing a finely ornamented central motif. The whole bears witness to a high-quality craftsmanship typical of Belgian productions at the end of the 19th century.
Under each plate is the handwritten inscription “Vermeren-Coché – Ixelles,” linked to the historic Ixelles manufacture (Brussels), renowned for productions intended for grand houses and reception tables.
Characteristics
Manufacturer: Vermeren-Coché
Origin: Ixelles (Brussels), Belgium
Era: late 19th century
Material: fine, glazed earthenware
Quantity: 25 flat plates
Diameter: 24 cm
Decor: emerald green and gilding
Shape: identical model across all 25 pieces
Condition
Excellent condition.
No cracks.
No chips.
No restoration visible.
Gilding and enamel remarkably well preserved.
Slight signs of use consistent with age.
Interest of this lot:
Homogeneous series of this size are nowadays scarce on the market. This lot will suit as well for:
- collectors of old Belgian ceramics;
- tableware enthusiasts;
- interior decorators;
- castles, manor houses, or prestigious establishments wanting to set an era-appropriate table.
Photographs are an integral part of the description.
Careful shipping with insurance and tracking.