These charming antique dinner plates in terre de fer faïence* have pretty blue floral patterns and aged patinas. Mix and match ironstone dinnerware for a colorful table or use one of these special plates as a serving dish. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

Styles (shown in order of individual plate photos)

• Hellebore Florals: 8” D
  Backstamp markings: F L (worn), Faïencerie de Lyon lion hallmark, “FLOREAL”
  (7 plates available)

• Art Nouveau Florals: 9” D
  Backstamp markings: U & C Sarreguemines, “ROYAT”
  (1 available)

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, 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.

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.

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 Porcelain

• Thistle: 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.

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.