Set of 10 talking plates in ironstone from the manufacture of Gien.
Serie "The Language of Flowers", all different, depecting gray transferware scenes with grotesque characters, the border decorated with light blue arabesques. (Réséda, Marguerite, Laurier, Rose, Souci, Bleuet, Giroflée, Pensée, Fleur d'oranger, Coquelicot)
 
Signature on the back of each plate.
Late 19th century.
 
Diameter 20 cm
 
Good general condition. An eleventh cracked plate is offered with the set.
Antique pieces with natural traces of time.