France, Russia

Series of 5 historical decorative ceramic wall-mounted plates, from the “Orient Expedition” series dedicated to the Crimean War (1853-1856), produced by the Faïencerie de Longwy. Circa 1857. This series is the first ever produced to illustrate the Crimean War. These plates are characterized by being pierced around the rim. Each of these five plates measures 19.5 cm in diameter. Each of these five plates bears on its rim a relief pattern with a basket-weave effect, and at its center an illustration of a scene from the Crimean War, bearing the following caption: “No. 1 - Episode of the Battle of Inkerman” “No. 2 - The Sisters of Charity tending the wounded” “No. 5 - Death of General Bizot” “No. 10 - The Young Guard” “No. 12 - Sacred rogue! Well, we’ll brush our bellies” All of these plates are in perfect condition, as shown by the photos. Secure, careful shipping worldwide.

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