Dish (3) - Earthenware, Charolles Faience Factory - Beard Plate
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Lot of three traditional French barber plates in faience, from Faïencerie de Charolles, a regional workshop and Faïencerie de Pornic, dating to around 1900, with dimensions 32×27×8.5 cm; 27×21×7 cm; and 28×21×7 cm, all in excellent condition with minor wear.
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Lot consisting of three traditional French beard plater s in faience, decorated and hand-painted.
Decorative pieces typical of regional faience potteries, formerly used for shaving.
1. Beard platter – Faïencerie de Charolles (FCHA) – circa 1920–1940
Decor: bird / rooster, floral basket.
Bright red/green colors typical of Charolles.
Handwritten mark « FCHA » on the reverse.
Very good overall condition. 32/27/8.5 cm
2. Beard platter – Atelier régional (Fd) – circa 1930–1960
Blue floral decor, Centre / Southwest style.
Handwritten mark « Fd ».
Faïence artisanal.
Good condition, light signs of use. 27/21/7 cm
3. Beard platter – Faïencerie de Pornic – Hand painted – France – circa 1950–1970
Figurative scene: people outdoors.
Typical Pornic decor.
Handwritten signature « Pornic France / Peint main ».
Very good condition. 28/21/7 cm
Condition
No cracks.
No visible chips.
Light wear consistent with age.
Decor well preserved.
Origin
France – regional faiences (Charolles, Pornic, workshop in the Centre/Southwest).
Period
1900–1970.
Lot consisting of three traditional French beard plater s in faience, decorated and hand-painted.
Decorative pieces typical of regional faience potteries, formerly used for shaving.
1. Beard platter – Faïencerie de Charolles (FCHA) – circa 1920–1940
Decor: bird / rooster, floral basket.
Bright red/green colors typical of Charolles.
Handwritten mark « FCHA » on the reverse.
Very good overall condition. 32/27/8.5 cm
2. Beard platter – Atelier régional (Fd) – circa 1930–1960
Blue floral decor, Centre / Southwest style.
Handwritten mark « Fd ».
Faïence artisanal.
Good condition, light signs of use. 27/21/7 cm
3. Beard platter – Faïencerie de Pornic – Hand painted – France – circa 1950–1970
Figurative scene: people outdoors.
Typical Pornic decor.
Handwritten signature « Pornic France / Peint main ».
Very good condition. 28/21/7 cm
Condition
No cracks.
No visible chips.
Light wear consistent with age.
Decor well preserved.
Origin
France – regional faiences (Charolles, Pornic, workshop in the Centre/Southwest).
Period
1900–1970.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Faïencerie de Charolles
Title additional information
Beard Plate
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
France
Material
Charolles Faience Factory, Earthenware
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
31 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
