Country guide
Rouen pottery marks
Among Rouen pottery marks, a DESVRES or other town inscription points to a different production centre even when the pattern recalls Rouen.
Names, emblems and neighbouring codes
Look for the maker’s painted initials beneath the opaque glazed base. An elaborate blue-and-red border describes decoration rather than a unique factory mark. Later workshops can reproduce Rouen-style motifs.
What to check next
Compare the signature, body and complete decoration. A DESVRES or other town inscription points to a different production centre even when the pattern recalls Rouen.
Related marks
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