18th century Antique French cul noir platter

Antique French "Cul Noir" Faience Serving Platter, 18th-19th Century Rouen Earthenware Decor

€106,25 EUR
Antique French "Cul Noir" Faience Serving Platter, 18th-19th Century Rouen Earthenware Decor

Antique French "Cul Noir" Faience Serving Platter, 18th-19th Century Rouen Earthenware Decor

€106,25 EUR

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An antique decorative earthenware oval medium-sized platter with a glazed pale blue finish, a traditional Rouen or Forges-les-Eaux piece commonly known as a 'cul noir' plate due its dark brown glazed back side.  

A beautiful piece of history, the scallop edged plate has the characteristic crackle glaze, a hand-painted flower basket centre motif, and stylized geometric borders - just beautiful for collectors, farmhouse, cottage, country home, or rustic-inspired interiors!

OldcatVintage notes: this antique plate is a highly collectable piece sold as home decor only: not suitable for food.

Origin : Northern France
Period : late 18th/early 19th century
Materials :  earthenware

Dimensions :
Width: 31.5 cm (approx. 12.5 '')
Height: 23.5 cm (approx. 9 and 1/4'')
Depth: 3 cm ( 1 and 1/4')

Condition : good used antique with wonderful old crazing, general age-related wear, and a couple of old chips on the rear and out of sight - not bad for a plate that could be well over 200 years old!

As photos and videos are part of our description please review them all carefully before purchase.

Weight (unwrapped) :  0.844 kg 
Weight (prepared for safe shipping) :  approx. 2 kg

Cleaning : gently handwash in mildly warm water and air dry. 
✓ We take extra care to pack and ship your item safely, so it arrives just as beautiful as it left.

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Ref: 2324nb
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GPSR  (General Product Safety Regulations) 

This item is an vintage/antique collectible, offered as a decorative object.
Due to its age, it may not meet modern safety standards for functional use.
It is sold as-is and intended for display only.
Not suitable for children. Please handle with care.
About this piece
Era
1700s/1800s
Origin
France
Material
earthenware
Ceramic
Dimensions
Width: 31.5 cm (approx. 12.5 '')
Height: 23.5 cm (approx. 9 and 1/4'')
Depth: 3 cm ( 1 and 1/4')
Weight (with packaging)
2.0 kg
Condition

Every piece is genuinely vintage or antique, so expect signs of use and age-related wear. Please read the description and view all photos and video before buying.

Condition : good used antique with wonderful old crazing, general age-related wear, and a couple of old chips on the rear and out of sight - not bad for a plate that could be well over 200 years old!
Shipping & Customs

Every piece is carefully packed and sent from southwest France with tracking. You'll receive your tracking number as soon as your parcel is posted.

EU: no customs or import fees. Your parcel ships within the EU.
USA: the 2025 U.S. tariffs are already included in your price, so there's nothing extra to pay on delivery.
Other countries: any customs or import taxes charged by your country are paid by the buyer.

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Manufacturing & Safety
Manufacturer
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GPSR (General Product Safety Regulations)

This item is a vintage/antique collectible, offered as a decorative object. Due to its age, it may not meet modern safety standards for functional use. It is sold as-is and intended for display only.

Not suitable for children. Please handle with care.
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  • Rear of an antique platter showing its dark brown scalloped rim, displayed on a small wooden stand against a draped white fabric background.
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  • Rear of an antique platter showing its dark brown scalloped rim, displayed on a small wooden stand against a draped white fabric background.
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  • An oval antique ceramic serving platter with a blue and black patterned border and a central floral motif, displayed on a small wooden stand with a yellow tape measure laid across the front. The platter is photographed against a draped beige fabric backdrop.
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