1853 Early GIEN French Hand Painted Faience Fruit Bowl Start Price USD 1,234.56 Current Price USD 1,234.56 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 03, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 02, 2008 Location Spring, Texas See more about '1853 Early GIEN French Hand Painted Faience Fruit Bowl' Description 1820s Early GIEN French Hand Painted Faience Fruit Bowl Look at this ! Don't miss it! Look at this wonderfu,ll fruit bowl by the famous Gien Faienceries of France. It is all hand painted in the Italianato style,popular with Gien during the periodThe mark leads us to believe that it was made in 1853, the second year that they started using letters for the year (A is for 1852, and so on)All hand painted and decoratedTwo holes on the bottom rim so it can be hung up on a wallMeasurements: Approx. 11.75" x 9.5" at the top, 3.25" deepCondition:  Good/Very Good overall, a flake on the top rim as seen in the photos, and roughness on the bottom inner edge, where it meets the table, also seen in the photosPlease e-mail us for additional photos or information that can give you a better idea about this beautiful piece We Will Combine Shipping When Possible For Your Convenience! Local Pickups Are Welcome Dear eBayers, please take a look at the other items we have on sale now. Click here to visit our other auctions! Please, visit our eBay Store! We will add new listings at least once weekly, so be sure to drop in! You never know what you might find! If you do not agree with any price, let us know your suggestion. We guarantee not to pass up any reasonable offer! Also, if you are not sure about an item, feel free to ask us as many questions, as you want!     The buyer is responsible for the actual shipping cost.  No handling charges. We accept personal checks, money orders and credit cards through PayPal     We describe the items with the best of our knowledge and ability, so to avoid any misunderstanding, and in case of any doubt, please e-mail us. We will be glad to answer all your questions and to provide additional photos and information Take a look at the other items we have for sale now and please keep visiting Thank you! Get Skype and call me for free.     Powered by eBay Turbo Lister                                                     Place a Bid!