Large Creil-Montereau Faience Platter

Oval in form with a central scene of a lively village celebration beneath a floral border, titled en verso Fait Parmoy Glot 1773 and with factory stamp.

2.25 x 18.75 in.

Private Collection, North Carolina

Creil-Montereau faience is a fine lead-glazed earthenware on a white body originating in the French regions of Creil and of Montereau, which unified since 1819. The faience of Creil-Montereau introduced the industrial technique of transfer printing on pottery in France perfecting the technique during the later 19th century.


Crazing typically found on faience; some pigment skips to underside; several areas of gilt loss to the upper rim; good condition.