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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: pilot2b on December 17, 2009, 10:28:05 PM
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I inherited this plate from my grandma. I don't really know anything about it. The stamp on the back says La Francaise and then under that BEMI or DEMI maybe and then under than an 8 letter word ending in -eous. I can't make out the first letters. At the very bottom of the stamp is the letter A and the number 4 and there is a big gold 2 in the middle of the bottom. Anyone know what the seal on the back means or what it might be worth? Thanks!
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It's french. designed after 1901. $20.00 to $30.00 Dollar range.
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IT'S FRENCH!!!!!!!! (Correct me if I am wrong Chris Marshall....but I do believe this one is from France and that the company "The French China Company" - a precursor to the French Saxon China Company in Ohio - made a mark slightly similar but not this one!).
La Francais plate Semi Vitreous Appx made early 1900's like D&b stated! Agree with lower end price range/.
Semi vitreous is a type of porcelain and does not pertain to age/manufacturer. You may also see it displayed as S V on china items.