SOLD (for YB) Vieillard Bordeaux c. 1850s French Faience Blue & White Rebus Plates - Set of 6 diner mugs early 20th century

early 20th century

but I found this such a striking and perfectly stark object that I could not resist it

5" tall x 6 7/8 widest

partially open painted red mouth

overall 3 3/8" wide

SOLD (for YB) Vieillard Bordeaux c. 1850s French Faience Blue & White Rebus Plates - Set of 6 diner mugs early 20th centuryI really love a rebus, even if I'm not good at solving them (especially when they are in French!), and think the imagery on these is really great, so could just not resist. From what I understand, in 19th century France dessert plates like this were common, providing entertainment along with the final course after a formal meal. On the underside of the plates are the solutions to the rebuses, to be turned over to confirm success (or peek to cheat)