NEVERS or LA ROCHELLE, 18th century. ASSEMBLY on board contoured decoration in patronomic blue monochrome representing Saint Sylvain as a bishop, framed by two flowered branches and the inscription "I belong to Sylvain Rousseau, in Orleans, St Sylvain 1767, if we miss the wine we will drink water". Diam: 22.5 cm (some chips on the edge). Bibliography: Jean ROSEN, "Les faïences patronymiques", Jeanne Lemercle collection, Michel Dillange donation, p.147 for a similar model.