Sarreguemines Earthenware Table Service, Montmorency Decor, 90 Pieces, Late 19th Century

Table service in earthenware from Sarreguemines, Montmorency decor, late 19th century Stamp on the back from the Paul Utzschneider era Slightly scalloped edges underlined with a yellow ocher fillet On the marli alternating grids and flowers In the center flower garden inspired by the decorations of the Company des Indes Fresh and shimmering colors Very white background Shiny cover Very good general condition Composed of: 39 flat plates d: 24.5 cm 18 soup plates 16 dessert plates 3 dishes: 1 large and 2 smaller 2 ravines 2 cups on foot 1 soup tureen 1 vegetable dish 1 sauce boat 1 salad bowl 6 covered cream pots for a total of 90 pieces Rare and exceptional service, one of the finest successes of Sarreguemines pottery during its heyday The decor bears the name of the Duke of Montmorency-Luxembourg who received at the beginning of the 18th century a service decorated with the arms of his family, produced by Guillibaud in Rouen (1720-1749). Sarreguemines was greatly inspired by this service to create this one.