Antique dessert plate, Creil et Montereau, Balivernes N12

This is an antique dessert plate from the "Balivernes" series by Creil et Montereau.

"Balivernes" means nonsense, and this series features humorous scenes from over 100 years ago depicted on plates. 

Please take your time and enjoy the irony and humor by matching the text with the illustrations.

It also looks lovely displayed on a wall or shelf.

＜About the illustration and text＞

Two women are talking while toasting.

"Madame Jabot, since yesterday, I've been a widow of my dog and my husband. Oh, what a shame, he was such a lovely man."

Condition: There is fine crazing throughout and some discoloration. Otherwise, there are no chips or cracks, and it is in very good condition.
Size: Diameter 20cm, Height 2cm
Period: 1884-1920