Here is a wonderful platter by Gien of France depicting a vintage sign with a cow with wonderful lettering which reads:

Les Entrecôtes Aux Cépes

It then reads the recipe in French

Gien was founded in 1821 by Thomas Hall, and Englishman who wanted to introduce fine English earthenware manufacturing techniques in France.

Production first began with functional tableware, then went on to make more formal dinnerware, decorative pieces and tableware emblazoned with notable families' coats of arms.

Measures: appx 12" x 9"

Condition" No chips or cracks, some crazing