The Expo Universelle 1878 was held in Paris, and one of the main attractions was the huge head of the Statue of Liberty, in making. The Palais du Trocadero, across the Seinne from the Eiffel Tower, was built for this Expo. Be sure to look up the even for which these plates were souvenirs. Charming Vieillard Bordeaux 8" "talking plates", souvenir of the Exposition Universelle 1878. They are all from the N°10 Collection series. They are 20cm diameter, in pristine condition, and there are 8 of them (2 repeat scenes). Some are noted as various countries, some as Expo going caricatures, and all are so fun. Each plate is shown.
Very good to excellent for age and type. The type of souvenir plate has slight maker imperfection but no damage at all - not even a utensil mark or crazing. There are no chips, no hairlines, no cracks. Each plate has the maker mark as shown. Among them, there are 2 which have duplicates. People love to collect all they can find from the collection series, and doubles do not devalue a set of 8 in such fine condition. Each plate is shown so you can enjoy the charming art and sayings. Display or use. World Expo souvenir.
