French terre de fer earthenware dinnerware, decorated with cobalt blue floral motifs on an ivory background. Royat model by Sarreguemines, produced between 1900 and 1909. Includes 11 sets of soup, dinner, and dessert plates, 2 round serving dishes, and one tureen.
Terre de fer was developed in France in the mid-19th century and is a fine earthenware that is particularly strong and durable. It was one of the preferred dinnerware styles of the 19th-century French bourgeoisie, used in stately homes, country villas, bourgeois residences, and large family homes for everyday dining and formal meals.
Precautions: hand wash in warm water with mild soap using a soft sponge; avoid dishwashers, abrasive scouring pads, and sudden temperature changes. Several dessert plates have darkened glaze.
To ensure proper care, we recommend collecting the dinnerware directly from our showroom.
The marks of time are part of its beauty.
The piece is in good condition, having elegantly withstood the passage of time. Like all antique pieces, it may show slight signs of use, patina, or small irregularities characteristic of its history—features that enhance its authenticity and make it a unique object.
Measurements: soup plate measures 23.7 cm Ø, dinner plate measures 23.9 cm Ø, dessert plate measures 21 cm Ø, one serving dish measures 25 cm Ø, the other serving dish measures 25.6 cm Ø, and the tureen measures 28.5 cm (handle to handle).
