A Vincennes oval tray (plat ovale) date code for 1754-55, painted by Mutel in blue camaieu with figures walking in a rural landscape, a bridge stretching over a river to a building beyond, reserved on a bleu lapis ground with four gilt floral sprays, blue interlaced Ls mark enclosing date letter B above a painter's mark, a restored crack, 24.8cm. Provenance: purchased from Klaber & Klaber, 26th August 1994.