"Set Of 4 Cups, Water Pot And Tray, Gien, 1860-1871"
Set in earthenware decorated with grotesques (or Italian majolica) on a white background including a tray, a water jug and 4 cups (or mugs). These pieces are illustrated in the book "Faience of Gien forms and decorations" by Michèle-Cécile Gillard published by Massin.
2 mugs bear the mark of Gien of 1860, 2 mugs and the tray bear the marks of Gien of 1871 and the water pot is not marked. The ensemble is in perfect condition.
Bibliography: GILLARD Michèle-Cécile, Faience of GIEN - Shapes and decorations, Paris, ed. Massin, 2001