Up for sale is a rare, authentic antique 2-piece coordinating pottery set manufactured in the USA by La Francaise Porcelain (The French China Co., Sebring, Ohio), dating back to the early 1900s.
This beautiful turn-of-the-century set showcases the highly collectible "Flow Blue" style with deep cobalt blue rims featuring embossed scroll patterns, delicate gold floral transfers, and a lovely golden floral medallion stamp. The reverse side bears the stamped green Fleur-de-lis hallmark that reads "La Francaise Semi Vitreous".
The lot includes: 1. Small Deep Berry / Fruit / Dessert Bowl (Appx. 5 1/4 inches) 2. Matching Underplate / Saucer (Appx. 6 inches)
Condition: As-is antique condition with a heavy, honest vintage patina. No major structural edge chips or large cracks. However, as clearly pictured in the close-up photos, the pieces display prominent natural age-related dark staining underneath the glaze and an extensive, heavy network of glaze crazing. The original gold accents show expected antique fading. Due to this heavy patina and porous staining, this set is being sold STRICTLY as a decorative item for display, cabinet exhibition, historical collections, or rustic farmhouse/shabby-chic decor, rather than active food use.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to inspect the exact antique patina and condition of both items before bidding.
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