Antique French Ironstone Terre de Fer Dinner Plate - Blue Rococo Pattern | K. G. Luneville
Antique French Ironstone Terre de Fer Dinner Plate - Blue Rococo Pattern | K. G. Luneville
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.
Vintage ironstone serving pieces with tones of brown, sepia, and ebony transfer designs. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.
Styles
Brown Floral Serving Tureen:
Notched lid, footed base
Sepia Rose Gravy Boat:
Loop pouring handle, footed base
Ebony Paisley Petite Creamer Pitcher
J&G Meakin, Hanley c. 1890
Vintage items
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.