{"product_id":"french-plates","title":"Vintage French Café Price Saucers (Tipping Plates) by Louis Lourioux for Le Faune | Complete Set of 6 with Original Box, circa 1940-1970","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a touch of authentic French café culture into your home with this charming set of six vintage French porcelain café price saucers, also known by collectors as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench café tipping plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouis Lourioux for Le Faune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in France, this complete set dates to the mid-20th century and includes its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Café Coasters of Paris”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presentation box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the bustling cafés and bistros of France, these porcelain saucers feature the traditional franc denominations once used to identify the price of beverages served in cafés. Before the widespread use of modern cash registers, price-marked saucers like these helped café staff quickly recognize the cost of a customer’s order while also providing a convenient place for payment and change. This charming tradition is famously associated with the Parisian café culture described by Ernest Hemingway in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Moveable Feast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many surviving examples, each saucer in this set is decorated with its own whimsical French café name, vibrant colored rim, and unique price in French francs, details that add both character and collectibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis complete set includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAu Dragon Vert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Green Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Green – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.50 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAu Chat qui pêche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fishing Cat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Pink – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.75 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAu Papillon Bleu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Butterfly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Light Blue – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.00 franc\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAu Chien qui fume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Smoking Dog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Yellow – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.25 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eÀ la Belle Hélène\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Helen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Orange – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.50 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAu Petit Marin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Little Sailor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Royal Blue – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.75 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach saucer bears the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFireproof Porcelain – Le Faune – Lourioux – Made in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e backstamp, identifying them as products of the renowned French porcelain manufacturer. The original presentation box, labeled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Café Coasters of Paris,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is included, making this an especially desirable collector’s set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed on a coffee table, styled in a French country kitchen, or added to a collection of European decorative arts, these delightful saucers celebrate the charm and everyday elegance of traditional French café life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks and only minimal wear consistent with age and gentle use. Original presentation box included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete boxed sets featuring six graduated franc denominations, whimsical café names, and Louis Lourioux maker’s marks are increasingly difficult to find, making this a wonderful addition for collectors of French café memorabilia, vintage European porcelain, or anyone who appreciates the timeless charm of France. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delightful celebration of French history and café culture perfectly timed for Bastille Day or for anyone who dreams of a café terrace in Paris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wanderlust Brocante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45595009548495,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/4221AAE6-84CA-47A5-83D9-3326A3658CFF.jpg?v=1784053270","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/fr\/products\/french-plates","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}