Circa 1880 French Majolica Palissy platter with a crocodile in the center on shells and seaweed. Surrounded by a lobster, frog and various fish with leaves, berries, blackberries, snails, a snake and insects on the edge. Brown and cream reverse with stilt marks. Fair. No hairlines. No chips. Repair across platter where it has been in half. Repair to crocodile''s neck. Restoration of snake head. 9.25ins by 13.75ins wide
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