CHOISY- Le-ROI - H. Boulenger & Cie. - Dinner set - FRANCO- RUSSIAN Alliance of 1890- Floral & Heraldic Design 19Th - Land of Iron -, Terracotta - Exclusive Hand Painted

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Antique French 20 cm plate set for six, made by H. Boulenger & Cie. at Choisy-le-Roi in the 1890s, commemorating the Franco-Russian Alliance with floral decoration and French and Russian heraldic emblems.

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Exclusive Service of antique collectible dishes for starters and appetizers – Second half of the 19th century.

- Commemorates the Franco-Russian Alliance of the 1890s.

Decoration shows the emblem of the French Republic (with the letters R.F. and a five-pointed star) alongside the Imperial Russian Coat of Arms (the Tsar’s double-headed eagle) with detailed floral patterns on the borders, highlighting their vivid tones.

Terre de Fer – St. Amand & Hamage / Choisy‑le‑Roi –

Commemorative plate of the Franco-Russian Alliance. France, H. Boulenger & Cie. 1890s decade.

Terracotta in vivid tones. Diameter 20 cm.

Marks: brown glaze "HBС Choisy le Roi".

The Franco-Russian Alliance was a military and political alliance between Russia and France that constituted the main driver of the foreign policy of both countries from 1891 to 1917, and preceded the creation of the Triple Entente. It opposed the Triple Alliance led by Germany.

The porcelain factory "Faience de Choisy-le-Roi" was founded in 1804 in the French town of Choisy-le-Roi. In 1863, the factory came under the direction of Hippolyte Boulenger and was renamed as "H. Boulenger & Cie". The factory became France’s largest industrial producer of porcelain and earthenware.

Each piece features a highly characteristic multicolored floral decoration of the late 19th century, with poppies, daisies and cornflowers around its two central shields:

Exclusive service for collectors, scarce to find given its age, condition, and excellent preservation of vivid tones.

Complete set for six place settings. One plate with a light patina tone varnish authentic to its age.

Shipping insured PRO, using high-quality packaging material.

Transportation via DHL (GoGreen+ CO₂), UPS, Access Point, included in the purchase price.

The buyer must track the package using the provided tracking number.

Special professional packaging already included in the shipping price.

We ship to all Europe.
We ship all over Europe — Excellent professional packaging!!!

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Seller's Story

I was born into an artistic environment, with respect for the ancient world and our historical origins. My path of artistic base. and subsequent professional training specialized in furniture and interior decoration. Our pieces cover the periods from the 18th century to the mid 90's. Our lots are purchased from professional businesses mostly in France. We ship worldwide. Your shipments will be sent in 24-48h on business days - except December 25-26.
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Exclusive Service of antique collectible dishes for starters and appetizers – Second half of the 19th century.

- Commemorates the Franco-Russian Alliance of the 1890s.

Decoration shows the emblem of the French Republic (with the letters R.F. and a five-pointed star) alongside the Imperial Russian Coat of Arms (the Tsar’s double-headed eagle) with detailed floral patterns on the borders, highlighting their vivid tones.

Terre de Fer – St. Amand & Hamage / Choisy‑le‑Roi –

Commemorative plate of the Franco-Russian Alliance. France, H. Boulenger & Cie. 1890s decade.

Terracotta in vivid tones. Diameter 20 cm.

Marks: brown glaze "HBС Choisy le Roi".

The Franco-Russian Alliance was a military and political alliance between Russia and France that constituted the main driver of the foreign policy of both countries from 1891 to 1917, and preceded the creation of the Triple Entente. It opposed the Triple Alliance led by Germany.

The porcelain factory "Faience de Choisy-le-Roi" was founded in 1804 in the French town of Choisy-le-Roi. In 1863, the factory came under the direction of Hippolyte Boulenger and was renamed as "H. Boulenger & Cie". The factory became France’s largest industrial producer of porcelain and earthenware.

Each piece features a highly characteristic multicolored floral decoration of the late 19th century, with poppies, daisies and cornflowers around its two central shields:

Exclusive service for collectors, scarce to find given its age, condition, and excellent preservation of vivid tones.

Complete set for six place settings. One plate with a light patina tone varnish authentic to its age.

Shipping insured PRO, using high-quality packaging material.

Transportation via DHL (GoGreen+ CO₂), UPS, Access Point, included in the purchase price.

The buyer must track the package using the provided tracking number.

Special professional packaging already included in the shipping price.

We ship to all Europe.
We ship all over Europe — Excellent professional packaging!!!

✦ Delivery terms

If the buyer is absent, please provide an address with a recipient available.
Once hand delivery is confirmed by the carrier, we are not responsible for handling, reshipment, resale, or further management by the recipient.

✦ Copyright

The images and descriptions in this listing are protected by copyright.
Any unauthorised use constitutes an infringement of intellectual property.

✦ Customs and special territories

For countries outside the EU, overseas territories or islands, the buyer is responsible for customs, import duties and any additional costs if any.

✦ Rating and profile

We invite you to complete the rating you will receive from the platform.
Check our other items in the profile and follow us if you like our style.
Thank you for your visit."}]}

Seller's Story

I was born into an artistic environment, with respect for the ancient world and our historical origins. My path of artistic base. and subsequent professional training specialized in furniture and interior decoration. Our pieces cover the periods from the 18th century to the mid 90's. Our lots are purchased from professional businesses mostly in France. We ship worldwide. Your shipments will be sent in 24-48h on business days - except December 25-26.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Empire Style
Title additional information
Exclusive Hand Painted
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
CHOISY- Le-ROI
Model
FRANCO- RUSSIAN Alliance of 1890- Floral & Heraldic Design 19Th
Designer/artist/maker
H. Boulenger & Cie.
Material
Land of Iron -, Terracotta
Style
Antique
Colour
Black, Blue, Multicolour, Red, Yellow
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)Verified
6948
Objects sold
93.04%
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