Gorgeous French faïence* terre de fer ironstone plate plate with a brown floral transfer pattern. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

Size: 9” D
Marking: Faiencerie de Gien

*Faïence - terracotta 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.

Vintage item, made in 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.

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 have a lovely floral transfer design in brown—perfect for fall, and a staple on any French dressed table! Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

9.5” L

*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.

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.

Gorgeus antique French terre de fer faïence* (fine French earthenware) covered tureens / soupieres with blue transferware patterns of birds, florals and scrolls c.1890-1900. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately. Measurements include side handles and top finial.

Styles

• French Blue Country Scenes with Birds & Lady Cameo: large round tureen - 13” x 10” x 10”
  Markings: FT Badonviller, “ECRAN”

• Pale Blue Delicate Florals: large oval tureen - 16” x 11” x 9” H (out of stock)
  Markings: HB & Cie (Hautin, Boulenger & Cie), Choisy-le-Roi, “VILLARS”

• Indigo Blue Nasturtium Florals: medium round tureen - 11” x 9” x 9” (out of stock)
  Markings: Opaque Porcelaine de Gien, "CAPUCINES" (Nasturtium)

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.

These charming antique dinner plates in terre de fer faïence* have pretty blue floral patterns and aged patinas. Mix and match ironstone dinnerware for a colorful table or use one of these special plates as a serving dish. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

Styles (shown in order of individual plate photos)

• Hellebore Florals: 8” D
  Backstamp markings: F L (worn), Faïencerie de Lyon lion hallmark, “FLOREAL”
  (7 plates available)

• Thistle Florals: 9.5” D
  Backstamp markings: Terre de Fer, L G (Léon Graves), anchor hallmark, “RIGHI” - Clairfontaine c. 1894 - 1913. (sold out)

• Art Nouveau Florals: 9” D
  Backstamp markings: U & C Sarreguemines, “ROYAT”
  (1 available)

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, made in 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.