Rare 19th-century terre de fer faïence* (fine French earthenware) plates in a highly sought-after style of the Vieillard“Oiseaux” (bird) transferware pattern in a deep indigo blue.

These wonderful plates are a staple on any French dressed table! Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

9.5” D

Backstamp markings: J V & Cie (Jules Vieillard) Bordeaux, leaf hallmark, “OISEAUX”

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.