David Johnston & Co Bordeaux Plate c. 1840 Green Transferware

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David Johnston & Co Bordeaux Plate c. 1840 Green Transferware

19th century Earthenware

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Antique fine earthenware plate produced by the David Johnston and Co manufactory in Bordeaux, France, dated approximately 1840. This piece represents the technical excellence of mid-19th century French ceramics.

History of the item: David Johnston, of Irish origin and mayor of Bordeaux, directed the famous ceramic manufactory between 1834 and 1845. Under his leadership, the factory achieved international fame for its high-precision transferware designs, influenced by British decorative trends and the exotic motifs of the era.

Technical Details:
- Period: 19th Century (c. 1834-1845)
- Technique: Transferware (underglaze transfer printing)
- Style: Scenic landscape with oriental elements and botanical grape border
- Diameter: 23 cm (9.06 inches)
- Height: 2.5 cm (0.98 inches)
- Weight: 330 g (0.73 lb)
- Material: Fine earthenware (faïence fine)
- Markings: Reverse stamp "DAVID JOHNSTON & Co" on a ribbon with the inscription "Sc. 2"
- Condition: Excellent preservation; no cracks, chips, or restorations. The glaze retains its original luster.

Collection Value: A representative specimen of Bordeaux industrial history, of high value for collectors of early European ceramics and period wall decorations.

Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.