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Vintage Gien France White Oyster Plates, Faïence Porcelain, 1940s, Sold Individually

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Vintage Gien France White Oyster Plates, Faïence Porcelain, 1940s, Sold IndividuallyElegant white French majolica oyster plates from the famed Faencerie de Gien, dating to the 1940s. Perfect for entertaining or display, each plate is designed with six fluted shell compartments and a central well for lemon, mignonette, or a buttery splash of shallot vinaigrette. Crafted in luminous glazed white earthenware, the design is pure and sculptural perfect for both formal ftes and spontaneous oyster soires. The high gloss majolica glaze

Elegant white French majolica oyster plates from the famed Faïencerie de Gien, dating to the 1940s. Perfect for entertaining or display, each plate is designed with six fluted shell compartments and a central well for lemon, mignonette, or a buttery splash of shallot vinaigrette. Crafted in luminous glazed white earthenware, the design is pure and sculptural — perfect for both formal fêtes and spontaneous oyster soirées. The high-gloss majolica glaze enhances the depth and texture of each shell, giving the set a luminous and tactile appeal that’s as charming as it is functional. These plates offer both beauty and history — ideal for collectors, hostesses, or anyone drawn to the romance of French entertaining. Display them on a wall or set a stunning seafood table. 

 

Founded in 1821 along the banks of the Loire, the Gien factory is renowned for marrying French artistry with English ceramic technique. It quickly rose to fame in the 19th century and is celebrated for its earthenware and centuries old craftsmanship. Still in production today, it has remained one of France’s most respected makers. These white oyster plates are a testament to Gien’s refined, modern aesthetic — marrying functionality with timeless grace.

 

Oyster plates themselves became a beloved tradition, especially in France, in the 1800s when the shellfish boom met the rise of refined dining. These must-have plates were specially molded to cradle oysters without disturbing their precious liquor, and were often as ornamental as they were practical, bringing a sense of opulence and festivity to formal dining. Gien’s take is quietly luxurious, letting texture and form speak for themselves.


Sold individually, each plate makes a perfect addition to a curated table setting, seafood bar, or as a collectible object of sculptural simplicity.

Dimensions:

diameter - 9.75"

h - .75"

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Maker: Faïencerie de Gien

Origin: Gien, Loire Valley, France

Date: Circa 1950s–1960s

Material: Glazed faïence earthenware (majolica)

Color: Soft ivory white

Design: Six scalloped oyster wells and a central sauce well

Technique: Barbotine-style molded relief

Markings: Stamped “Gien France” with château hallmark on reverse

Dimensions: Approx. 9.75″ diameter

Condition: Excellent vintage condition; light wear consistent with age

Sold: Individually

Use: Oyster service, seafood presentation, wall display, or table décor

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audrey frances
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★★★★★ 5
a great guide to DC treasures
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This is not a guide book in terms of giving you directions and hours of operation, but it would be a wonderful first step in planning a memorable trip to the nation's capitol. Nineteen themed trails are given, seven in and around the Mall, six nearby, two across the Potomac and two farther afield. Themes include animals (Rock Creek Park, National Zoo, the George Washington University hippo (statue), the National Museum of Natural History, Owney the stuffed dog at the National Postal Museum, Oxon Hill Farm, Kingman Island and the Franciscan Monastery and National Cathedral -- and a blurb about presidential pets), statuary, music, food, horticulture, power, sports, ghosts, architecture, literature, transportation etc. As you can tell these aren't walking tours. Instead each theme gets four pages filled with photos, drawings, fun facts and information about festivals, artifacts, history and spectacle. I try to get to WDC once or twice a year, yet I still found plenty of interesting ideas for further exploration. If you are planning a visit (with or without kids),this would be agreat way to help them choose a few things they'd like to see. Information is presented in a friendly way but is not dumbed down. There is an adequate, if incomplete, index. It would be useful to have a calendar of all the events listed too.
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Parents of 3 young boys
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Great book of fun facts about nation’s capital!
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I take my 3 boys (3, 5, 7) to Washington DC each year. This is a wonderful book full of fun facts for our nation’s capital. If you are looking for a kid version of a travel book that maps you through neighborhoods, etc., this is not it, but what kid would like that kind of book? That’s what grown-ups are for - mapping out the trip. Rather, this is a great supplement to read at bedtime to learn all sorts of facts about the city - from the historical pets of the White House to the error in the inscription on the Abraham Lincoln memorial. Really - these are great facts for adults also! Each page is a separate set of topics on its own, so it’s easy to read just a few pages at a time. Also there are great illustrations to hold the younger audience’s interest as well. This is a great buy and a must-have to get kids ready for their trip, or to read during it, or after (or all three!).
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Melanie "Vaxxed & Masked" Gilbert
Houston, US
★★★★★ 4
Happy Wanderer
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City Trails is not a guided walking tour (like the Freedom Trail here in Boston) of the Metro DC area. No addresses or street names are noted in the blurbs. To actually visit any of these places, you’ll have to consult a real map. For instance, the chapter “Statue City” highlights notable statuary around town. But the Capitol Building statues (in SE DC) are far from the Cathedral ones (in NW DC.) The themed groupings (G-G-G-Ghosts, Animals Around Town, Water World and more) are less maps to any place and more of an interesting overview of our Nation’s amazingly diverse and action-packed city. It’s best read as a primer on experiencing the flavor of the city (I lived and worked there.) It reads more along the lines of the “Weird But True” series made famous by National Geographic for Kids. I don’t see this being of value to tourists in town for a limited time whose sightseeing is going to include major attractions like government buildings (White House, Capitol), museums (Smithsonian), some monuments (Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington) and other popular sites (Ford’s Theater.) This guide is actually best suited for the Metro-area (WDC, MD and VA) resident – child or adult - who wants a deeper dive into their hometown’s off-the-beaten-path sights and stories. A well designed and written book of historical trivia.
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W. Simpsen
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 4
Nice way to learn about a trip to D.C.
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I got this for my kids to read before we went to Washington D.C. The pages are colorful, illustrated, and have short bursts of interesting details about the various attractions available to tourists who are visiting. My kids were eager to find the places on our itinerary and read about them ahead of time. They learned what to expect and were sure not to miss the important aspects of our tours. This book is recommended for 9 to 12 year olds and I think that is the perfect range. There is just enough information to peak their interest and not so much that they get bored by reading a bunch of text. The Table of Contents wasn't that informative in finding specific places, but the index was. My kids preferred to leaf through the whole book and find what was interesting to them.
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Susan Hicks
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Learning while having fun
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Great book for the grandchildren - and the parents enjoyed it with them
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