For your consideration is this wonderful antique French faience octagon shape plate featuring the portrait of Marie-Therese d' Autriche (Marie Theresa of Austria), the Queen of Austria and mother of the French queen Marie Antoinette.

The piece is hand signed on the back:  488 CA  Blanchard Chambord. It was made by Alcide Chaumeil, active in Paris from the 1880's to 1920.  The portrait is beautifully hand painted.  Hand painted simple flower design with fleur di Lis along the border. 

The plate is 9-1/2 inches in diameter and 1 inch in height.  

A fabulous piece for the serious collector! 

Please see the above condition description and photos for further detail.

I am currently and will soon be listing more estate found antique, vintage and modern French and Italian plates so please check back often. 

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