COLLECTION OF FRENCH CANARYWARE BY MONTEREAU & CREIL,Mid 19th Century, Marked. Four black transfer on yellow plates, depicting domestic scenes, titled La Viste chex la nourrice, L'arrivee du Parrain, Les sceurs de lait, and Adieu a Laure, all measuring 8 5/16" diameter and marked for Montereau; a small bowl marked for Creil, having a 4 3/4" diameter; two small mugs, also marked Creil, measuring 2 5/16" tall; and a small unmarked pitcher, 3" tall. Estimate $350-450
Substantial wear to the foot of the four plates, and a hairline to one to the border extending to underside. Wear to the front of all plates as shown in photos. Both of the small mugs having old repairs, one cup having substantial old repairs. The small pitcher is good with no chips, breaks or restorations. The small bowl having a small chip to the exterior of the rim. All pieces have crazing to the surface associated with age.
