{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-french-gien-faience-armorial-serving-dishes-circa-1875-1900","title":"Pair of Antique French Gien Faience Armorial Serving Dishes, Circa 1875–1900","description":"\u003cp\u003ePair of Antique French Gien Faience Armorial Serving Dishes,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in France Circa 1875–1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquare Serving Dish Approximately 1 1\/2\" High x 7 1\/2\" Square x 10\" Diagonal, 1.16 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRectangular Serving Dish Approximately 1 1\/8\" High x 10 1\/4\" Long x 8\" Wide, 1.56 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique French faience serving dishes by the Faïencerie de Gien, probably dating to circa 1875–1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces display richly colored heraldic decoration in the Rouen revival taste, with cobalt-blue ornamental borders, floral motifs, and central paired shields beneath a knight’s helmet and crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne red shield bears an unusual silver angular device, seemingly repeated above the helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue shield bears three gold birds. Flags, crossed swords, military trophies, and a winged eagle-like figure complete the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe undersides bear blue interlaced Gien factory monograms of a documented mark type used approximately 1875–1935, together with impressed marks and a red handwritten production or decoration notation. The families represented by the shields have not been conclusively identified; these may be commissioned, adapted, or decorative armorial designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered together as a matching pair; the price is for both pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition.  No chips, cracks or repairs. Age-appropriate signs of handling and use. Please inspect all photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gien","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68004731912442,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/library-23854999-6C18-4D3F-B53C-95D94D818F15-L0-001.jpg?v=1793205875","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/pair-of-antique-french-gien-faience-armorial-serving-dishes-circa-1875-1900","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}