Black Transferware Plate - Napoleon (Boch Freres) Vintage

Black Transferware Plate - Napoleon (Boch Freres) VintageNapoleonic commemorative plate made by Boch Freres, at La Louviere Belgium Boch Freres Keramis (one of the most important Continental faience manufacturers same lineage that later intersects with Villeroy & Boch) Printed mark on the back places this piece circa 1900 1925 (pre 1930); later marks lost the "Fabrication Belge" text Part of a Napleon Series, each depicting a specific campaign, with the emperor's imperial monogram N in laurel wreath

Frames of this period often drew inspiration from Louis XVI neoclassicism—seen here in the laurel wreath and symmetrical ornament—while incorporating the richer

interior silk showing wear and slight discoloration

Aesthetic to early Belle Epoque period

Duplassy Toulous (Bookseller or binder)

Aligning with Arts & Crafts and Edwardian rustic revival tastes

Visible age-related wear including craquelure throughout

his printing house specialized in Latin authors and philosophical works

Lined and ready to hang

including surface losses to gilding

where they served both practical and decorative roles

Likely 18th to early 19th century (circa 1750–1820)

Disclaimers: Surface wear consistent with age