{"product_id":"2-characters-plates","title":"Antique Boch Frères Keramis Faience Plates, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eA charming pair of antique faience plates by Boch Frères Keramis, La Louvière, featuring humorous Belle Époque social scenes with finely illustrated figures in period dress. The plates depict two lively Sunday moments: “Le Dimanche des Bourgeois – Promenade au Bois” and “Le Dimanche des Étudiants – La Sortie du Bal,” capturing the leisure, fashion, and playful social satire of early 20th-century Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eEach plate is decorated with transfer-printed and hand-coloured details, showing expressive characters, soft tones, and delicate scenic backgrounds. The reverse bears the BF La Louvière mark, confirming the maker as Boch Frères Keramis. Both pieces display beautiful age-related crazing and patina, adding to their antique charm and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1thega4\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgium, La Louvière\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12k9dod\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boch Frères Keramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ozyai2\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ywct7q\" data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative faience plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ngm0wi\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ngm0wi\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ø 25 x H 3 cm each\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3zx4jo\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed faience \/ earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1czkomf\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belle Époque humorous social scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ixkdyh\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eScenes:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Le Dimanche des Bourgeois – Promenade au Bois” and “Le Dimanche des Étudiants – La Sortie du Bal”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nv90v3\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer-printed with hand-coloured details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f3u9rj\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eMarking:\u003c\/strong\u003e BF La Louvière mark to the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2nfaz3\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with visible age-related crazing, light staining, small surface marks, and gentle rim wear. No major cracks or repairs noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1643\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA delightful antique pair that captures the wit, fashion, and social charm of Belle Époque Europe.\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003cbr\u003eAll our products are vintage or antique items that have been previously used and loved. As such, they may display signs of age, wear, imperfections, or minor defects that add to their unique charm and authenticity. Some items in our collection have been carefully restored or preserved, while others have been left in their original untouched condition to honor their history and character. We invite you to appreciate the stories these timeless pieces carry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Aateeq","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53504437190998,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/4815\/7014\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_18_2026_at_11_30_22_AM.png?v=1779096689","url":"https:\/\/aateeq.com\/products\/2-characters-plates","provider":"Aateeq","version":"1.0","type":"link"}