Schoelcher suite of 14 plates with botanical decoration circa 1810-1820

Manufacture de Schoelcher in PARIS
Suite of 14 porcelain plates with a central decoration of botanical flowers finely hand-painted. The rim is decorated with a purple background enhanced by a frieze of gilded shells, worked in matt and gloss, emphasising the richness and refinement of the decoration.
Circa 1810-1820
Diameter 22 cm
This series testifies to the exceptional expertise of the Schoelcher factory, which operated in Paris until 1834.

Victor Schoelcher, an emblematic figure in the abolition of slavery in France, played a crucial role in drafting the abolition decree of 1848. He became aware of the conditions of slavery after travelling to the southern United States to explore new markets.
The Musée Schoelcher in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, houses many examples of the porcelain produced by this prestigious factory.