{"product_id":"french-antique-faience-conversation-plates-set-of-three","title":"French  Antique Faience Conversation Plates  Set of Three","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThese three pretty antique faience plates from Digoin et Sarreguemines in France were made in the years 1875-1900. They are \"talking plates\"--- or \"assiettes parlantes\" in French---with black and white transfer scenes and comments meant to entertain diners while à table. This trio is part of the \"devinettes\" (riddles) series. The answers are on the underside of each plate. We find the riddles and answers a bit unusual, but that may be our translations:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePlate #11 Savez-vous sergent la différence qu'il ya entre une voute et une chand d'vins?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e       Do you know, Sergeant, the difference between a vault and a wine cellar?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAnswer:  L'une rend l'echo, l'autre le garde.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e                One gives the echo, the other keeps it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePlate #2   A quel titre un enfant né hier peut-il servir dans un régiment?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e       In what capacity can a child born yesterday serve in a regiment?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAnswer: Comme vivandière\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e               As a vivandière {A vivandière was a woman attached to a military regiment who sold provisions             \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e               to soldiers and acted also as a nurse and laundress.}\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e...Sellers' Note: Chauvinistic, sexist and not at all funny. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePlate #6   Quel est le cucurbitacée le plus apte a écrire su biographie du vinaigre? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e       Which cucurbit is best suited to writing your biography of vinegar? {a cucurbit is a member of the                   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e       gourd family, such as a cucumber.}\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAnswer: Le cornichon qui est confi dans du vinaigre. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e               The pickle that is preserved in vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe stamped black mark on the undersides was used in the last quarter of the 1800's. It's composed of the Lorraine coat of arms under a crown, surrounded by \"Digoin \u0026amp; Sarreguemines.\" Sarreguemines and Digoin were two locations for the same faience (earthenware) factory, the Digoin \u0026amp; Sarreguemines company. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAll three plates are in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, crazing, etc., however plate number 2 has some discoloration on the back only. The plates are 7 1\/2 inches in diameter and each weighs 8 ounces. Their edges are decorated in blue printed sphinxes, flowers and arabesques. These antique French plates display beautifully. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e© \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/PrimpingYourHome.com\"\u003ePrimpingYourHome.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePYH 5640\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Primping Your Home Antiques \u0026 Vintage Home Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47834032898235,"sku":"5640","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/9101\/7147\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Mar_8_2026_05_39_26_PM.png?v=1779940109","url":"https:\/\/www.primpingyourhome.com\/products\/french-antique-faience-conversation-plates-set-of-three","provider":"Primping Your Home Antiques \u0026 Vintage Home Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}