{"product_id":"antique-l-straus-and-sons-limoges-france-cobalt-flow-blue-and-white-w-gold-oyster-plate-circa-1900-9d","title":"Antique L. Straus \u0026 Sons Limoges France Cobalt Flow Blue \u0026 White W\/Gold Oyster Plate, Circa 1900 – 9”D |","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking antique French porcelain oyster plate by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL. Straus \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecirca 1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Limoges, France, the plate features six deeply molded oyster wells arranged around a circular central well. Each shell-shaped compartment is finished in a dramatic graduated palette of rich cobalt blue, pale celadon-green, cream and soft golden tones, creating an almost iridescent effect beneath the glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine gilt outlining follows each individual well, while the scalloped outer rim is finished with broad hand-applied gilding. A delicate gilt floral motif decorates the center well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears the blue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL. Straus \u0026amp; Sons \/ Limoges \/ France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mark. L. Straus \u0026amp; Sons was the prominent New York importer and tableware firm founded by the Straus family, whose business supplied fine European porcelain to the American luxury market during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Straus family was also closely connected with Macy’s, where the firm operated its china and glass department.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOyster plates became particularly fashionable during the Victorian and Gilded Age period, when elaborate oyster courses were an important part of formal dining. Today, examples with strong cobalt coloration and sculptural wells are especially decorative for display as well as collectible tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker\/Importer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L. Straus \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limoges, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cobalt Blue, Cream, Pale Green \u0026amp; Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Victorian \/ Belle Époque \/ Gilded Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9” Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique condition with age-appropriate signs of use and gilt wear. Please review photographs closely as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46206189535439,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/263163EC-71BA-43B4-A21D-6A037D81BFC5.jpg?v=1790687701","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/ar\/products\/antique-l-straus-and-sons-limoges-france-cobalt-flow-blue-and-white-w-gold-oyster-plate-circa-1900-9d","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}