Cock-a-doodle-doo! At the dawn of the Gien faience factory, founded in 1821 by Thomas Edme Hulm, this plate comes from a custom service (personalized according to the customer’s request).
This plate features the term “Canta Galle Libertatem,” a Latin phrase translating to “Sing, Cock, Liberty!” a republican symbol surrounded by royal symbols such as the fleur-de-lis and Baroque floral arabesques, a historical symbolism of this mid-19th century period, divided between hopes for a stable and free republic and against the backdrop of the Ancien Régime and monarchical tradition.
Dimensions:
→ Diameter: 25 cm
→ Depth: 2.5 cm
→ Weight: 500 grams
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Vintage Design
Cock-a-doodle-doo! At the dawn of the Gien faience factory, founded in 1821 by Thomas Edme Hulm, this plate comes from a custom service (personalized according to the customer’s request).
This plate features the term “Canta Galle Libertatem,” a Latin phrase translating to “Sing, Cock, Liberty!” a republican symbol surrounded by royal symbols such as the fleur-de-lis and Baroque floral arabesques, a historical symbolism of this mid-19th century period, divided between hopes for a stable and free republic and against the backdrop of the Ancien Régime and monarchical tradition.
Dimensions:
→ Diameter: 25 cm
→ Depth: 2.5 cm
→ Weight: 500 grams
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| Creator | Gien |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gien |
| Design Period | Before 1890 |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Classical |
| Detailed Condition | Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations. |
| Product Code | UBA-2324891 |
| Restoration and Damage Details | Excellent état général. |
| Materials | Ceramic, Earthenware |
| Color | Purple |
| Height | 3 cm 1.0 inch |
| Diameter | 9.8 inch |



































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