A rare and unique set of French terre de fer faïence* plates by FT Badonviller! Each plate in the pattern is slightly different, with handpainted designs of butterflies, birds, and flowers in a gorgeous petrol blue against a white earthenware background with a berry vine motif border. Sold as a set of 6 plates.

Please note: Each plate is unique with a different combination of designs shown on the plates in the photographs.

Plate size: 9” D
Backstamp: “ECRAN” FT BADONVILLER

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, c.1900. 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.