J. G. Pluys-Costermans trade card

Highly pictorial 19th century chromolithographed trade card of J. G. Pluys-Costermans, with four circular panels depicting furniture and chocolate making in decorative cartouches. Trader details in elaborate frame in centre of card, with fruit and shell decoration. Lion's head at bottom of frame and three putti with water jugs above. Buildings depicted in background. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Enamelled card or carte porcelaine with two tone coloured inks in pinks and greens. Remains of previous blue paper mount and glue present on reverse.

French transcription: SON D No 543. AU MARTEAU COURONNÉ. MAGASIN d'épiceries. ASSORTIMENT de fromages. FABRIQUE DE CHOCOLAT. Fabrique et Magasin de Meubles en accajou et autres. J. G. PLUYS-COSTERMANS Rue du Brul Malines. F. De Haen Sc. Lith Steenackers Malines

English translation: No 543 AT THE CROWNED HAMMER. GROCERY STORE. ASSORTMENT of cheeses. CHOCOLATE MADE. Furniture Store and Factory. Furniture in mahogany and others materials. J. G. PLUYS-COSTERMANS Rue du Brul Mechelen. Designed by F. De Haen. Lithography by Steenackers of Mechelen.