Antique Blue/Black & Brown 2 color Transferware 

This collector plate features a portrait of President George Washingtont.  It was produced in France by the famed Sarreguemines company in the late 19th century commemorating various U S presidents.  This plate depicts  President Washington in his tenure from 1789-1797.  The plate is a great addition to any political or historical memorabilia collection and would make a unique display piece.

The Sarreguemines pottery was established about 1784 by brothers Nicholas-Henri and Paul-Augustin Jacobi and partner Joseph Fabry. The enterprise remained unsuccessful until 1800 when Paul Utzschneider assumed management. Thereafter, the business expanded and prospered. The Sarreguemines factory produced most of the original tiles used during the construction of the Paris metro. Majolica was added to its production in the 1860s. At the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War in 1874, Sarreguemines became German territory. In order to maintain the firm’s French nationality, two additional facilities were constructed in Digoin and Vitry-le-François. Sarreguemines ceased production in 2007 and the firm was subsequently liquidated.

Measures 8 3/8”

Condition: No chips or cracks. There is lots of typical, age related crazing present.

Marked:  I have several plates from this series available. The plates have one or the other  of the two marks shown.  Each plate is sold individually and has a hanging loop attached. This plate has the Sarreguiemines mark