French Antique late 1800's-1900 Choisy le roi/H&B ironstone 'l'electeur/The Elector picture plates x 12 - A full set 1-12 - in striking black colour way - these are a wonderful impactful colour- they display amazingly-

A perfect addition to your French ironstone collection- These would display superbly on a dresser or wall- 

Each carries the impressed stamp underneath glaze on the bases - from this we are able to date these accurately.

They illustrate the principals of a Political election - and below each illustration is a description of the scene all described with a touch of humour.

The Choisy-le-Roi factory, founded by the Paillart brothers in 1804, was directed from 1836 by Hippolyte Hautin in association with Louis Boulenger. In 1863, it was acquired by the latter's son, Hippolyte and took the name of "H. Boulenger et Cie" in 1878. Installation of the head office in Paris at 18, rue de Paradis in 1889. On the death of Hippolyte in 1892, Paul-Hippolyte and Alexandre Boulenger succeeded him. In 1920, purchase of the Montereau factory, depositary of the Creil-Montereau brand. Choisy's workshops closed in 1934 and those of Montereau in 1955.

Measurements 
Diameter - 7.75"/20cms. x 12
weight 2.9 kilos unpacked 

Condition -These are in excellent condition for antique plates - light crazing mainly on the reverse. Plate 2 has a fine hairline (shown in photos) but is stable and barely visible if displayed -No chips some very light tea staining on some plates again visible in photos.Please look at photos as these clearly show the items and condition.

Any questions please do not hesitate to convo us~ 
We will be posting the item from France (Rest assurred the item will be extremely well packed/double boxed with professional packaging materials)
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