Aptware -Serving Platter - Petie playing cards Even with the arrival of

Even with the arrival of the 16th century

two of which are encased in a smoked glass dome

Small cracked lacquer issue on bottom shelf

Circa: 1935

newly upholstered in the softest blush bouclé

Aptware -Serving Platter - Petie playing cards Even with the arrival ofAptware, named for the small town in France where it originated, was developed around mid 18th century. The beautifully colored marbleized faience pottery was naturally inspired by the colored soils in that region. Aptware is mainly from Apt, but also other areas of Provence like Le Castellet Classic. The marbleized clay comes from a rare and precious technique of the eighteenth century. Dimensions: L 10. 25" x w 7" x 1" Origin: France