19th century French ceramic faïence* terre de fer (fine French earthenware) plates with hand-painted motifs in shades of French blue & teal green.
Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

*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.

Styles (front and back shown in order)

Poppie Flowers & Bird: 8.5”
“AUX LIONS DE FAÏENCE, PARIS. RUE DE RIVOLI 90. COQUELICOTS.”

Hellebore Flowers: 8”
”ROYAT U&C, SARREGUEMINES, FRANCE, 528K”

Bagpipe & Hat: 8.25”
MÉDAILLES D'OR, DIPLÔMES D'HONNEUR, FAÏENCERIE DE GIEN. ATTRIBUTS”

Geometric Border: 9.5”
”TERRE DE FER”

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.