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.

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.

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.

Stunning terre de fer faïence* (fine French earthenware) plates ‍in the sought-after Chardon (Thistle) blue transferware pattern.

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.

9” D

Markings: Société Céramique Maestricht, “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.

Elegant Rococo style antique French ironstone terre de fer faïence* (fine French earthenware) dinner plates. The “Mireille” pattern has French blue ornamental scrolls and a center urn crest. Made in the French earthenware factory Keller et Guérin, located in Lunéville, France. Sold individually.

9" D

Marking: K & G Lunéville (Keller et Guérin), “MIREILLE”

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 item, c. late 1800s. 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.