Vintage black & white marriage theme antique French 'talking plate' c1840-60 ironstone transferware, Creil et Montereau, France. Water pitcher jug you may see variations in

you may see variations in the glaze

Hand painted over transferware and with wonderful decorators' marks on the back of each piece

The fuller proportions make it ideal not only as part of a ceramic collection but also for flowers

the plates will display nicely on the wall or plate rack as the imperfections are not visible other than on close inspection

Light scratches

Vintage black & white marriage theme antique French 'talking plate' c1840-60 ironstone transferware, Creil et Montereau, France. Water pitcher jug you may see variations inA lovely French Antique 'talking plate' ('assiette parlante') from around 1840 1860 from the renowned faiencerie of Creil et Montereau, France. This piece has a humorous marriage theme featuring a young swain negotiating with his fiance's father, in the central panel. A fabulous piece of antique black transferware, great on display or for use, or as a gift for an engagement or wedding! Lovely floral and bird details in the border with an amusing