This stunning terre de fer faïence, French ironstone saucière (sauce boat) has a gorgeous green transfer pattern of florals and delicate vines with paisley accent, rolled side handles and a diamond-shaped underplate. A rare find and wonderful addition to a French table.

Boat: 7” x 4.5”
Underplate: 10” L x 6.5” W

Markings & Hallmark:
Boulenger et Cie, Choisy-Le-Roi

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, 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.