Antique French Terre de Fer Saucière Sauce Boat / Gravy Boat


























Antique French Terre de Fer Saucière Sauce Boat / Gravy Boat
These stunning terre de fer faïence, French ironstone saucières (sauce boats) have gorgeous blue/green transfer patterns, wavy scalloped edges and diamond-shaped attached underplates. Rare finds and a wonderful addition to a French table. Sold indiuidually.
Styles
Birds & Branches: 9.5” L x 6” W x 3.5” H
KG Luneville “Colibri” (hummingbird)Floral Scroll: 9.5” L x 6” W x 4” H
Gien PorcelainThistle: 10” x 6” x 4.5” H
Societte Ceramique “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.
French porcelain plates with beautiful pheasant scenes. Sold individually. Patterns vary - we’ll choose a style for you, or a variety for multiple plates ordered.
Size: 9” D
Hallmark markings and stamp: P. L. France 10. Veritable porcelaine.
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.
French antique ironstone Faïence* terre de fer brown transferware relish plates from Faiencerie de Gien. Perfect to accompany a charcuterie board, to server a relish assortment or as a dessert plate for small pastries. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.
9.5” L
Markings: Medailles D'or Faiencerie De Gien Diplomes D'honneur “Yeddo"
*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.
Vintage ironstone covered tureen serving dish with a brown transfer design of a delicate floral motif. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.
Styles
Brown Floral Serving Tureen:
Notched lid, footed baseSepia Rose Gravy Boat:
Loop pouring handle, footed base
Vintage items, imported from England
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.
Wonderful antique ironstone serving pieces with brown transferware designs, typical of 19th century Stafforshire pottery, in varying shades of brown with unique shapes and patinas. Add elegance to your fall table with a few of these rare antique finds. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.
Styles (shown clockwise from top left)
Oval Leaf & Scroll Tureen: reddish brown, ribbon handles, interior crazing - 11” x 7” x 5” H
Markings: Adams Tunstall England.Petite British Castle Vase: brown country scene - 3” D x 4” H
Markings: Petrus Regout, Maastricht, Netherlands.Floral Soap Dish: red-brown floral border - 6” x 4”
Markings: Mellor, Taylor & Co, England, “Caledonia”Rectangular Gilt Floral Tureen: pale brown and grey floral motif with handpainted gilt accents - 12” x 6” x 6” H
Markings: Carlsbad, AustriaVictorian Floral Tureen: diamond shaped red-brown floral motif, interior & exterior crazing - 12” x 8” x 5” H
Markings: Burslem, England.Petite Round Teapot: brown transfer designs of pastoral England scenes - 5.5” x 3.5” x 5” H (SOLD OUT)
Rectangular Brown Floral Tureen: dark brown Staffordshire transfer designs with oriental-style handles - 9.5” x 6” x 4.5” H
Square Gilt Leaf Teapot: brown leaf & vine motif with handpainted gilt accents, footed base and tall finial on lid - 9” x 4” x 7” H
Antique items, imported from England.
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.







French antique ironstone Faïence* terre de fer brown transferware dinner plates from Faiencerie de Gien - perfect for a French dressed table. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.
8.5” D
Markings: Medailles D'or Faiencerie De Gien Diplomes D'honneur “Yeddo"
*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.