19th Century French Terre de Fer Serving Plate - Rouen - Sarreguemines - c1880s

This stunning antique platter by French Sarreguemines is a rare find indeed - and of my favourite finds in 2024 at my favourite Brocante in Belfort.

While the pattern, Rouen, has been in use into the 1950s, the date mark places this serving plate to between 1875 and 1900. A treasure of timeless beauty and French artistry!

Designed in the ever-captivating Chinoiserie style, the platter features the highly sought-after "Rouen" pattern - really the Blue Onion pattern in polychrome. This intricate design showcases an array of delicate florals, scrolling motifs, and elegant flourishes inspired by Eastern aesthetics.

Despite its age, this platter exudes undeniable charm, carrying the marks of its history with pride. A well-loved piece, it shows characteristic crazing across the glaze, along with a few slight cracks that add to its authenticity and storied past. It’s a piece that will captivate collectors and add a touch of vintage grandeur to any home.

• Material: Terre de Fer
• Pattern: Rouen, a polychrome version of the Blue Onion pattern
• Style: Chinoiserie
• Technique: Hand-painted
• Place of Origin: France
• Mark: Sarreguemines mark
• Date of Manufacture: Late 19th century
• Condition: Vintage condition, you can see this plate has had a long life: two slight cracks and a small chip in front, plus some crazing. Two chips and some fine lines on the back. Quite a bit of discolouring.

Dimension:
Length: 31 cm | 12.2 in
Depth: 24.5 cm | 9.6 in
Height: 4 cm | 1.6 in
Weight: 0.9 kg