High-end commemorative wall plate, witness. History of Brussels folklore and traditions. This piece in white porcelain with a golden border was printed by the Dupont-Fourdrigniers house, active in Antwerp, Brussels, and Liège.
It honors the "Koninklijke Gilde St-Sebastiaans / Royal Guild of Saint Sebastian" of Schaerbeek, a famous archery brotherhood originally founded in 1598, as recalled by the crowned coats of arms and imperial insignia. Specially issued in 1967, the plate features fine heraldic decorations surrounded by regional symbols (a donkey's head for the "Schaerbeek donkeys" and cherries). The back has the original green stamp printed by the manufacturer as well as its batch number Batch No. 672. Printer: Dupont-Fourdrigniers (Belgium) Era: Commemorative edition of 1967. Subject: Archery Guild of Schaerbeek (Founded in 1598) Diameter: 25.5 cm. Height: 2.5 cm. Material: Fine porcelain and gilded lacquer decorations. Condition: Excellent vintage condition, superb glaze shine. L: 25 l: 25 H: 2
High-end commemorative wall plate, witness. History of Brussels folklore and traditions. This piece in white porcelain with a golden border was printed by the Dupont-Fourdrigniers house, active in Antwerp, Brussels, and Liège.
It honors the "Koninklijke Gilde St-Sebastiaans / Royal Guild of Saint Sebastian" of Schaerbeek, a famous archery brotherhood originally founded in 1598, as recalled by the crowned coats of arms and imperial insignia. Specially issued in 1967, the plate features fine heraldic decorations surrounded by regional symbols (a donkey's head for the "Schaerbeek donkeys" and cherries). The back has the original green stamp printed by the manufacturer as well as its batch number Batch No. 672. Printer: Dupont-Fourdrigniers (Belgium) Era: Commemorative edition of 1967. Subject: Archery Guild of Schaerbeek (Founded in 1598) Diameter: 25.5 cm. Height: 2.5 cm. Material: Fine porcelain and gilded lacquer decorations. Condition: Excellent vintage condition, superb glaze shine. L: 25 l: 25 H: 2