{"product_id":"french-majolica-asparagus-platter-salins","title":"French Asparagus Cradle Platter – Salins-les-Bains, Faïence des Capucins, Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"105\"\u003eAn exceptional and highly collectible French asparagus cradle platter from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSalins-les-Bains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, dating to the late 1800s. Crafted in fine faïence and attributed to the renowned “Capucins” production, this piece is a documented model featured in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArtichauts et asperges en barbotine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaryse Bottero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—a key reference for serious barbotine collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"498\"\u003eThe platter showcases a beautifully molded asparagus cradle with raised channels designed for elegant serving. The design is enhanced by a refined decorative border in soft iron-red tones, with repeating geometric and floral motifs, contrasted by naturalistic green glazing that evokes bundled asparagus spears. Subtle turquoise accents and delicate hand-applied details add depth and charm, while the luminous glaze exhibits light crazing consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"960\"\u003eA rare and desirable example of late 19th-century French barbotine, this piece embodies both functionality and artistry. Perfect for collectors of antique French majolica, faïence, or for elevating a refined tablescape with authentic period character.\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: SALINS LES BAINS\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\/BROWN\/RED\/GREEN\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\"\u003e35.5CM\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 20CM\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":59557532008782,"sku":"MJ - ASP - 005","price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8813\/8318\/files\/file_0000000029b0720a8be7cfa1cec10cbc_1.png?v=1777723972","url":"https:\/\/italianvintageshopping.com\/products\/french-majolica-asparagus-platter-salins","provider":"Italian Vintage Shopping ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}