French 'Rouen' Faience Ware, With Provenance, Nurse Edith Cavell Connection

Price: £125

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An interesting lot of Faience Ware, comprising a Posy Bowl and a Dish, typical of the city of Rouen, in Normandy. These items were bought by a member of the Norfolk Regiment who bought them in France at the end of WWI, and who escorted, and acted as one of the Pallbearers at the second memorial Service and Committal of the Body of Nurse Edith Cavell in Norwich Cathedral. Edith was executed by the Germans in 1915. There is a small 'edited' note from the soldier to his wife which verifies this, eluding to fact that the boat he is to sail home in has 'sealed orders'. There is some damage, typical of Faience Delft Ware, but all in all, they are old and interesting items.

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Business Name: Abbott Antiques & Collectables, Norfolk
Name: Fr. Paul
Email: Abbottantiquesandcollectables@gmail.com
Phone: 01692 538161
Website: https://www.abbottantiquesandcollectables.com

Address:
Norfolk,
United Kingdom.

Note:
Abbott Antiques is a small business selling antique and collectable quality items at affordable prices. We specialise in Curiosities, Religious pieces, Items of Provenance, miniature, rare and interesting items, although as a general dealer we sell a variety of items. Our belief is to encourage people in their collecting. We have many years of experience, having traded from our shop, various Antique Centres in Norfolk, selling both to local and international collectors and dealers. We offer also a 'finding service' and undertake research, at no extra cost. Personally, we collect little, although we are very fond of automata, having a small collection of such items.