Islettes Plate Depicting The Ascent Of Pilâtre De Rozier - Islettes Factory
Polychrome earthenware plate with a hot air balloon design, circa 1784.
Some minor chips to the rim.
This plate depicts the ascent of Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier on June 23, 1784, in the park of the Palace of Versailles before the court.
He achieved a triple record: distance (52 km), speed (60 km/h), and altitude (approximately 3,000 m).
Some minor chips to the rim.
This plate depicts the ascent of Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier on June 23, 1784, in the park of the Palace of Versailles before the court.
He achieved a triple record: distance (52 km), speed (60 km/h), and altitude (approximately 3,000 m).
440 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Some scratches and chips
Material: Earthenware
Diameter: 22,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1715776
Availability: In stock
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