Large And Beautiful Lille Dish Early 18th Century

Magnificent earthenware dish from Lille with decorations of Lambrequins in reserves on the marli and the wing in the center of the azure coat of arms, with a gold chevron, accompanied by three ringlets of the same, count's crown in crest with stamped helmet and two unicorns in support, shield of the Allenet family. Early 18th century diameter 60.5 cm The Allenet family comes from Cognac. Members of this family were aldermen of this town and in particular Jacques Allenet, lawyer in Parliament, squire, criminal lieutenant at the seat of Cognac. mayor in 1720 and 1721, secretary to the king and his finances, Lord of Dizedon, Nonnac and Pailleron. In 1706 he married Jeanne de Dexmier. minor wear, no restorations