Set of 4 Antique Dessert Plates – Boch Frères Keramis, “De Spraakverwarring” after Cornelis Troost (ca. 1900–1930)

This elegant set of four decorative dessert plates was produced by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium. The plates feature a refined combination of decorative craftsmanship and cultural heritage, making them both collectible and visually appealing.

Each plate is decorated with a central scene titled “De Spraakverwarring”, after a work by the Dutch 18th-century artist Cornelis Troost (1740). The image is a printed reproduction of this historical artwork, rendered in warm sepia/red tones and framed by a richly decorated border in gold, red, and blue.

Sets like this were produced as part of decorative and educational tableware, often used as dessert services or collected for their artistic and historical themes.

Details

Object: Set of 4 dessert plates / decorative plates
Manufacturer: Boch Frères Keramis
Origin: Belgium
Material: Glazed earthenware

Decoration:

• Central transfer-printed scene: “De Spraakverwarring – Cornelis Troost – 1740”

• Sepia/red illustration after a historical artwork

• Decorative border in gold, red, and blue

• Shaped edges (square with rounded corners)

Origin & Dating

Period: Circa 1900–1930

Context:
Boch Frères Keramis was one of Belgium’s leading ceramic manufacturers, comparable to Petrus Regout (Netherlands) and Sarreguemines (France). The company produced a wide range of tableware and decorative ceramics, often featuring historical and artistic themes.

Technique

• Transfer printing (central image)

• Hand-applied or kiln-fired color accents

• Gilded decoration along the rim

• Glazed earthenware

Condition

Good antique condition

No visible cracks or breaks
Light signs of use consistent with age
Some wear to the gilded decoration (normal for period)
Complete set of four (adds collectible value)

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