CREIL & MONTEREAU Suite of four fine earthenware plates printed in black from the series "La Question d'Orient". It includes "L'Empereur Nicolas Ier" (1), "Le Sultan Abd-ul-Medgi" (2), "La Vue de Constantinople depuis Péra" (7) and "Coutumes valaques" (10). Mark on reverse. 19th century Diam. 21.4 cm Minor accident to one On joint SARREGUEMINES Two fine earthenware plates printed in black from the "Types maritimes" series. It includes "Matelot timonier" and "Matelot de vigie". Mark on reverse. 19th century Diam. 19.5 cm Stains

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