Twelve French Porcelain Dinner Plates

Description:

Twelve French Porcelain Dinner Plates, 19th century, each of white ground with gilded banding and centralized monogram with "N" surmounted by a crown, some plates bearing impressed marks for a crown and shield, dia. 9 1/4 in.

Note: A service bearing similar motif was made for Napoleon III by Sevres.
Estimate $300-500

One with hairline. Each have overall some age-typical surface wear including rubbing to gilding, some scuffs on rims, gilding, wear to foot.


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