France, Russia, Turkey, Great Britain - Series of 5 plates of the War & Expedition to the Orient - Military accessories - 1857
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Five decorative wall-mounted faience plates from the Longwy factory, part of the Expédition d’Orient series commemorating the Crimean War and dating to circa 1857, each 19.5 cm in diameter with a raised basket-weave marli and a central Crimean scene bearing numbered captions, originating from France, Russia, Turkey and Great Britain, without a certificate of authenticity and in excellent condition.
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Series of 5 historical decorative ceramic wall-mounted plates, from the “Orient Expedition” series dedicated to the Crimean War (1853-1856), produced by the Faïencerie de Longwy. Circa 1857.
This series is the first ever produced to illustrate the Crimean War. These plates are characterized by being pierced around the rim.
Each of these five plates measures 19.5 cm in diameter.
Each of these five plates bears on its rim a relief pattern with a basket-weave effect, and at its center an illustration of a scene from the Crimean War, bearing the following caption:
“No. 1 - Episode of the Battle of Inkerman”
“No. 2 - The Sisters of Charity tending the wounded”
“No. 5 - Death of General Bizot”
“No. 10 - The Young Guard”
“No. 12 - Sacred rogue! Well, we’ll brush our bellies”
All of these plates are in perfect condition, as shown by the photos.
Secure, careful shipping worldwide.
Series of 5 historical decorative ceramic wall-mounted plates, from the “Orient Expedition” series dedicated to the Crimean War (1853-1856), produced by the Faïencerie de Longwy. Circa 1857.
This series is the first ever produced to illustrate the Crimean War. These plates are characterized by being pierced around the rim.
Each of these five plates measures 19.5 cm in diameter.
Each of these five plates bears on its rim a relief pattern with a basket-weave effect, and at its center an illustration of a scene from the Crimean War, bearing the following caption:
“No. 1 - Episode of the Battle of Inkerman”
“No. 2 - The Sisters of Charity tending the wounded”
“No. 5 - Death of General Bizot”
“No. 10 - The Young Guard”
“No. 12 - Sacred rogue! Well, we’ll brush our bellies”
All of these plates are in perfect condition, as shown by the photos.
Secure, careful shipping worldwide.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Army unit
Series of 5 plates of the War & Expedition to the Orient
Country of origin
France, Russia, Turkey, Great Britain
Year of manufacture
1857
Material
Earthenware
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Brand
Longwy
Height
19.5 cm
Width
19.5 cm
Depth
2.3 cm
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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