Rare 19th century French faïence* ravier serving dishes - small, oval serving dishes used in French cuisine to serve hors d'oeuvres, snacks, or small cakes. These wonderful plates are so hard to find and are a staple on any French dressed table! Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

Styles

• Green Florals: diamond shape, “Geranium” Sarreguemines
  9.5 x 4.5”

• Green Crests & Leaves: curvy diamond shape, “Wagram” Longwy
  11” × 6”

*Faïence: “terre de fer” earthenware covered in a white enamel using a tin glaze method, produced in France from the late 16th century until the end of the 18th century.

Antique items, imported from France.

Please note that all Les Fleurs vintage and one-of-a-kind antique items are unique in both their character and weathering which represents their historical significance.

These stunning terre de fer faïence, French ironstone saucières (sauce boats) have gorgeous blue/green transfer patterns, wavy scalloped edges and diamond-shaped attached underplates. Rare finds and a wonderful addition to a French table. Sold indiuidually.

Styles

• Birds & Branches: 9.5” L x 6” W x 3.5” H
  KG Luneville “Colibri” (hummingbird)

• Floral Scroll: 9.5” L x 6” W x 4” H
  Gien Porcelain

• Thistle: 10” x 6” x 4.5” H
  Societte Ceramique “Chardon” (Thistle)

Terre de fer, also known as French ironstone, is a type of faïence, frequently decorated with transferware designs of flowers, butterflies, or birds.

Faïence is a fine earthenware covered in a white enamel using a tin glaze method, produced in France since the late 16th century. 

Antique items, imported from France.

Please note that all Les Fleurs vintage and one-of-a-kind antique items are unique in both their character and weathering which represents their historical significance.

A very special antique French terre de fer (fine French earthenware) saucière (sauce boat / gravy boat) with a teal green faïence* motif of leaves and vines and an attached underplate saucer. Made by French faiencerie ALMB St Amand. Additional items shown are sold separately.

10” x 7” x 4” H

*Faïence - terracotta earthenware covered in a white enamel using a tin glaze method, produced in France since the late 16th century.

Backstamp marking: ALMB “RICHELIEU” St Amand (Nord)

Antique item, imported from France.

Please note that all Les Fleurs vintage and one-of-a-kind antique items are unique in both their character and weathering which represents their historical significance.

Assorted collection of lovely antique terre de fer earthenware plates with green French terre de fer faïence * motifs around the borders, each with its own markings and aged patinas. By Societe Ceramique Maestricht. Each plate is sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

Styles

• Hops: “Houblox”
  7.75” D

• Mimosa: “Mimosas”
  7.75” D

Terre de fer, also known as French ironstone, is a type of faïence, frequently decorated with transferware designs of flowers, butterflies, or birds.

Faïence is a fine earthenware covered in a white enamel using a tin glaze method, produced in France since the late 16th century. 

Antique items, imported from France.

Please note that all Les Fleurs vintage and one-of-a-kind antique items are unique in both their character and weathering which represents their historical significance.