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Plate polychrome decoration in the center of a hot air balloon flying over a village,
a character in the basket fired rifle, the basket decorated with a flag and a coat of arms,
small rock on the wing and yellow fillets on the edge.
This plate refers to the climb Testu Brissy.
Some égrenures on the edge.
Eighteenth century.
Diameter: 25 cm
Bibliography: "Earthenware witnesses of the history of France" editions Varia, Paris, March 1987 Decors Balloon. The decor "balloon" appears around 1784 and celebrates the discovery of the hydrogen balloon. We can identify the ascent of the inventor Robert and the physicist Charles above the Tuileries Garden of December 1, 1783, as well as the tests of the engineer Blanchard, who garnished his nacelles of oars for the direction. These sets are often accompanied by inscription: "Bon voyage", "Adieu" and more rarely a date. This very popular set was released for a short time.