{"product_id":"elegant-faience-les-islettes-plate-with-flowers-or-coq","title":"Elegant Faience Les Islettes plate with flowers or coq","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful hand painted  plate from Les Islettes, France, around 1820\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox 23cm diam \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoq- it has a couple of hairline cracks but still beautiful \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eflower 1 with original plate hanger \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eflower 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eflower 3 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Islettes faience, originating from the small village of Les Islettes in northeastern France, is known for it's distinctive, high-quality tin-glazed earthenware, or faience. This craft flourished in the 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly around the time of the French Revolution, when the demand for decorative yet affordable pottery was high. The pieces often display a rustic charm, with folk-inspired designs that depict pastoral scenes, animals, floral motifs, and even political themes, reflecting the cultural and social interests of the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe production of Les Islettes faience stood out due to its unique painting style and color palette, with bold reds, yellows, greens, and blues creating vibrant scenes. Pieces from this region often include plates, bowls, platters, and jugs, with distinctive features like scalloped edges and central medallion designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethese plates are in beautiful antique condition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natalia Willmott","offers":[{"title":"Coq","offer_id":63795821838713,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flower1","offer_id":63796264599929,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flower2","offer_id":63796264632697,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flower3","offer_id":63796264665465,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/8278\/files\/IMG_5506.jpg?v=1781791156","url":"https:\/\/nataliawillmott.co.uk\/products\/elegant-faience-les-islettes-plate-with-flowers-or-coq","provider":"Natalia Willmott","version":"1.0","type":"link"}