An interesting Belgian pottery plate transfer printed in black with a portrait of Françoise de Rochechouart, Marquise of Montespan (5 October 1640 – 27 May 1707) was better known as Madame de Montespan. She was the most celebrated mistress of King Louis XIV of France, by whom she had seven children. The makers mark is for Boch Freres Keramis, a Belgian manufacturer that was founded in 1841: this plate probably dates from the mid nineteenth century. Size: 8 1/4 inches wide (21 cm) Weight: 319 grams Condition: no damage, some light wear. See the photos for exact condition.
