13 antique French bistro billing dishes / coupelles à monnaie de bistrot 4¾"

This charming set of antique French dishes from the late- nineteenth to early-twentieth century, once a staple in cafes, played a practical role in daily commerce. Used by waiters to present the bill and collect payment, these dishes embody the quaint efficiency of old-world service. Some of the plates or "coupelles à monnaie de bistrot" have the prices on them (in French Francs), making them a delightful collector's item with both aesthetic and historical value.