Nevers Plate Depicting The Rise Of The Robert Brothers - Nevers Factory

Name: Nevers Plate Depicting The Rise Of The Robert Brothers - Nevers Factory
SKU: 1709509
Price: 380 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Object description :

"Nevers Plate Depicting The Rise Of The Robert Brothers - Nevers Factory"

Polychrome earthenware plate with a hot air balloon design, circa 1783.
Some wear to the glaze around the rim.
This plate depicts the ascent of the Robert brothers on December 1, 1783, in the Tuileries Gardens.
Their hydrogen-filled balloon flew to an altitude of nearly 600 meters, remained aloft for over two hours, and traveled a distance of 44 kilometers. They landed in Nesles-la-Vallée.

Price: 380 €

Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Condition of use

Material: Earthenware
Diameter: 22 cm

Reference: 1709509
Availability: In stock