VILLEROY & BOCH Antique 12" Chop Plate (Round Platter) ROUEN Pattern HTF.

VILLEROY & BOCH Antique 12" Chop Plate (Round Platter) ROUEN Pattern HTF. Hard to find piece in the Rouen pattern. Made in Saar Basin region of Germany. (According to V.&B. M. history, the mark dates to the "early days" of V&B M. manufacturing, but the actual date is uncertain. Early days could put it as early as 1879, but the Saar Basin was formed after WWI and existed from 1920-1935.) Discontinued, antique pattern. Ornately colored bird (attributed golden pheasant or peacock) on an Indian tree branch with floral motif in rich blue, pink, yellow, and brown. Brick red colored border on rim. Excellent antique condition. There are apparent manufacturing flaws in coloration and glaze which may be seen in the photographs. Could also double as trivet. Please see photographs.