French Ironstone Terre de Fer Blue Transferware Tureen | Gien, France





French Ironstone Terre de Fer Blue Transferware Tureen | Gien, France
This rare French tureen in terre de fer faïence* captures the elegance and charm of the 19th century with a blue floral art nouveau design of anemones against earthenware with a creamy off-white glaze. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.
11” x 8.5” x 6” H
Backstamp: “ANEMONES”, Opaque Porcelaine de Gien
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, made in 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.






