A rare, early Pierrefonds art nouveau crystalline glazed tray in shades of green, red, and blue with a fish or eel on one side. Variously described as pen tray or oyster dish this piece is 7 3/4 in. long x 2 3/8 in. tall. Marked on bottom with impressed Pierrefonds logo (partially glaze filled) and shape number 578. This logo was used between 1903-1913. A similar piece of same model number sold in 2006 at a Humler & Nolan auction (Liveauctioneers sold archive) for $900. Overall very good condition with some light wear and scratches appropriate for age and use. Pierrefonds pottery was founded in 1903 by Count Hallez d'Arros. Originally named Society of Heraldic Paience of Pierrefonds, it is generally referred to as "Pierrefonds" pottery. The company became well known for its striking crystalline glazes. The village is located near Paris, France. The P and H in mark stand for the village's name and the count's initial.