Two Earthenware Beard Dishes - Moustiers And Eastern France - 19th Century

Set consisting of two earthenware beard dishes, of typical scalloped shapes, intended for shaving use.

• The first, of good size, features polychrome decoration in the taste of Moustiers, with an elegant central bird surrounded by floral scrolls and small insects.
• The wing is underlined by a green fillet.
• The second, more sober, offers a stylized floral decoration with ochre garland and foliage, evoking a production from eastern France

The reverses show old traces of use, with hanging system and handwritten inscriptions, including a later inscription "Dvx Moustiers Fait main".

• Large model (Moustiers): approx. 28 x 22 cm - height 8 cm
• Second model: approx. 23 x 23 cm - height 8 cm

Used condition for these antique pieces:

• small edge chips
• wear to enamel and decoration
• soiling and old traces on reverse
• hanging systems added

XIXth century (French regional works).

Sought-after decorative objects, evidence of ancient uses.
Ideal for wall display or as part of a collection of French earthenware.