LÉON CASTEL, MONT-CHEVALIER FACTORY IN CANNES. Red-glazed earthenware bowl in imitation of blood jasper, supported by three dolphins on a circular base (a small chip on the mouth of one dolphin). Debossed mark on reverse: "L. CASTEL, Mont Chevalier à Cannes". Height: 31 cm - Diameter: 33 cm LA MANUFACTURE DE FAÏENCERIE DU MONT-CHEVALIER was founded by Léon Castel in 1877, who later joined forces with ceramist Paul Lambert.