{"product_id":"five-lilles-french-majolica-asparagus-platter","title":"Rare Fives Lille Asparagus Platter with Removable Drainer, Circa late 1800s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eAn exceptional and highly sought-after example of late 19th-century French barbotine, this rare asparagus service from Fives Lille captures the artistry and charm of naturalistic ceramic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eThe platter is richly decorated with sculptural \u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eartichokes and flowing foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered in soft, nuanced glazes that bring depth and movement to the piece. At its center rests the original removable drainer, beautifully modeled as a bundle of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003ewhite asparagus tied with a ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with perforations for proper serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eBoth functional and decorative, this piece embodies the elegance of French dining traditions of the period, where presentation was as important as cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eDating to circa 1890, this is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003erare and complete example\u003c\/strong\u003e, increasingly difficult to find with its original drainer intact. It has the number 1305 stamped on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eA true statement piece for collectors of French majolica, barbotine, or vegetable-themed ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis platter is described in detail in the specialist book on Asparagus Dishes by Maryse Bottero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTYPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e MAJOLICA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAND\u003c\/strong\u003e: FIVEs LILLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERIOD:\u003c\/strong\u003e LATE 1800S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR: \u003c\/strong\u003eCREAM\/GREENVIOLET\/BROWN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLENGTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e36CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ex 25CM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage item may contain blemishes, wear, or other minor imperfections which gives each piece its one-of-a-kind character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Italian Vintage Shopping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59562310697294,"sku":"MJ - ASP - 012","price":700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8813\/8318\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay3_2026_12_20_12PM.png?v=1777803713","url":"https:\/\/italianvintageshopping.com\/products\/five-lilles-french-majolica-asparagus-platter","provider":"Italian Vintage Shopping ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}