Antique Plate Onan Eglantines C

This is an antique plate from the Onnaing Pottery, part of their Eglantines series.

Eglantines refers to wild roses.
The dynamically drawn bouquets and delicate border decorations beautifully adorn the plate.

The Onnaing Pottery was located in the town of Onnaing in northern France, near Belgium. It was particularly famous for its barbotine ware and operated from 1821 to 1938.

This particular series does not have the usual backstamp. Furthermore, instead of "Terre de fer" (earthenware), it is marked "Ivoire" (ivory), leading us to believe it was a special edition. (Ivoire means ivory. This likely indicates that the clay used was close to a cream color.)

The cream-colored plate, with its added coloring and crazing, has a wonderful antique feel.

Condition: There is crazing spreading throughout and some discoloration, but no chips or cracks, indicating it is in good condition.
Size: Approximately 22.5cm diameter x 3cm
Era: Believed to be late 19th century.