Two 19th Century French Antique Collectible Rebus Riddle Plate ~ GIEN 8 Rare!

Description: Two 19th Century French Antique Collectible Rebus Riddle Plate ~ GIEN 8” Rare! Decorative Themed Display Transferware. Condition is Used shows some signs of wear and use. Sold as is priced accordingly Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. The plates have old tape on the back that I haven’t removed because I don’t want to tamper with the plates given their age. These plates are rare and are numbered I believe they are French rebus plates from the porcelain house of creil & montereau. Discovered in Bayeux, (Normandy), France the pieces carry a backstamp suggesting fabrication from 1841-1876. The plate series is numbered 12 and 4 Clever and lovely, the center scene of each plate contains a pictorial puzzle suggesting a well known proverb. The French answer to the puzzle is included on the back. The first riddle references a mid-18th century French saying which roughly translates to "aim for two goals and risk losing them both". The second dates from a 13th century saying quoted in the "Roman de Renard" implying one cannot take the same risk over and over and expect not to finally experience a negative outcome. The intricately detailed border is wine-themed with beautiful garland of grape vines and couples in traditional dress of the region. Please check pictures as they are part of the description and please ask questions prior to purchase since I do not accept returns unless there are extenuating circumstances that warrant it. Also, eBay now charges sales tax in certain states. I do not get the money or have any control over this additional cost. We are always willing to accept offers especially when purchasing multiple items. We are not experts but have a general understanding of everything vintage. We will always combine shipping by weight of combined items. We will also do our best to provide top class communication and rapid shipping so you can use and treasure your item ASAP Finally, your feedback is important to us. If you were happy with our service, communication, shipping time, etc let us know but please, prior to leaving a negative or neutral review please contact us and we will do everything in our power to work on a mutually beneficial solution and make it right for you. Customers are #1 and we just want our customers happy with their purchases Visit our store: https://www.ebay.com/str/cappelliscorner

Price: 225 USD

Location: San Clemente, California

End Time: 2025-01-05T15:28:46.000Z

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