Emperor Napoleon I Transferware Plate

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$240.00

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Extremely rare dessert plate featuring transfer decoration commemorating Napoleons great victory in the Battle of Friedland. The center decoration is printed in color and the rim is hand colored over a black transfer of crowned Ns encircled by laurel wreaths and military decorations, alternating with escutcheons with the Emperors signature hat and sword. The back of the plate is stamped with the makers mark for Boch Freres of La Louviere, Belgium. The monarchy was in and out of favor frequently during the 19th century. Few Napoleon plates survived the period.

Origin: Belgium, late 19th century. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks. Size: 8-1/8 diameter.