3 Salt Shakers Bayeux Porcelain Chinese Characters Mandarins 19th Century

Set of three table salt cellars in polychrome Bayeux porcelain*, with so-called Chinese decoration, representing three figures (mandarins) lying down holding wicker baskets, decorated with butterflies in the background, most certainly from the period of the Veuve Langlois (1830-1847) or J&S Langlois (1848-50), from the 19th century. These salt cellars are in good condition. Please note: tiny enamel defects, slight wear from time, see photos. * Bayeux porcelain is a ceramic production that developed from the beginning of the 19th century. The Bayeux factory closed its doors in 1952. In 1810, Joachim Langlois opened a porcelain factory and from 1820 produced the famous blue-red-and-gold decorations inspired by Imari and the Chinese decorations. In 1850, the heirs (daughters of the Widow Langlois) had to sell the company to François Gosse, a ceramic decorator in Paris. He diversified production without ever abandoning the previous decorations. When François Gosse died in 1870, his son Paul succeeded him. He ran the factory for two years before dying in turn. His widow took over until 1878. The Gosse family was succeeded in 1878 by a family of ceramic engineers, the Morlents. Bayeux productions are still highly prized today. Height: 5.7 cm Width: 9 cm Depth: 7.5 cm Reference: 500 864 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com