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Desvres France pottery marks

Desvres is a French faience centre; marks can name a Fourmaintraux workshop or another local manufacturer.

Names, emblems and neighbouring codes

A painted monogram, factory emblem and DESVRES or FRANCE wording can occur together. A decorator name is separate from the factory, and historic-style Rouen decoration can appear on Desvres wares.

What to check next

Compare all initials and any sun or other emblem with the named workshop. A decorative style borrowed from another centre does not change the place named in the maker stamp.

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