"Very Curious Paris Porcelain Plate - Manufacture De Nast - Ep. Late 18th Century"
Circular in shape, resting on a slight heel. The presentation is more or less hollow, depending on the purpose of the plate. This one is slightly flat. The bottom, called the "basin", is surrounded by a more or less curved descent (or fall), bordered by a crown called the "wing" by manufacturers or "marli" in goldsmithing. HARD porcelain. White background with sepia monochrome decoration in rectangular reserves of savannah animals (zebra, antelope, etc.) alternated with portraits, interspersed with vertical garlands of vine vines. Gold threads on the edge. Mark(s): Stenciled in red “NAST”, Condition: PERFECT CONDITION, Dimension(s): Diam.25.5 cm, Period: LATE 18th century, Observation(s): minor wear from use. PAYMENT and TRANSPORT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED via PAYPAL / LYDIA / CB in VAD (distance selling) or by CHECK. PACKAGES WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 4 DAYS. COMBINED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IF MULTIPLE ITEMS PURCHASED.