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Antique French majolica green leaf plate with a molded geranium design and rich emerald-green glaze. Three overlapping geranium leaves form the central motif, surrounded by a textured basketweave border. The deeply molded botanical relief and saturated glaze are characteristic of late-19th-century French majolica.Provenance
From my late mother’s estate. This plate was part of her collection and was displayed on the wall rather than used as tableware.Measurements
Approximately 7.5 inches across
Approximately 19 cm acrossMaker’s Mark
The underside bears the impressed R&S anchor mark associated with Clairefontaine, France, from the Rigal & Sanejouand period.Age
Circa 1880s.Condition
Good antique condition with overall age-appropriate crazing to the glaze and minor firing irregularities. The underside shows three kiln stilt marks from the original firing process. Please review all photographs carefully, particularly the close-up images, for the most complete view of condition.
