1890s ~ "LOUIS XV" Faïencerie de Clairefontaine S.G. (Sanejouand Graves) ~ French Antique Ironstone Blue Transferware Dinner Plate ~ Terre de fer

Lovely Rustic French Antique Ironstone Blue Transferware ("Faience" in French) Dinner Plate ("Assiette" in French).  This model series is called "Louis XV" and was made by the famous French manufacturer of Earthware, Faïencerie de Clairefontaine (S.G. Sanejouand Graves) France, in Terre de Fer, circa 1889-1890.   Stamped "Terre de Fer ~ S&G Louis XV" with an image of sea anchor.

The factory of Clairefontaine was originally a monastery and starting producing ceramics/faience in the 1700s in the Franche-Comté region of Eastern France. Jules Sanejouand joined forces with his son-in-law Léon Graves and created the general partnership Sanejouand et Cie, which became Sanejouand-Graves in 1889.

This cream ivory ironstone is decorated by blue transfer with musical scenes with roses.

PLEASE NOTE: I have 1 in Total but this listing is for ONE 1 Plate. The listing is programmed to allow you to select a quantity and style you wish to purchase. 

--- Condition ---

In rustic vintage condition given the age there are certainly signs of usage such as some pattern bleeding/ink marks/fading in certain spots on the surface, manufacturing marks and surface spots, utensil marks/surface scratches, manufacturing /glazing marks on the surface, there are areas around the edges of wearing down of the protection glaze or tiny marks where there is no varnish (surface not smooth), slight discoloration/signs of browning in some areas of the plates (more on the back side of the smaller oval plate) and various levels of surface crazing (age crackle) as shown show in the photos. However I think this is what adds to it's charm and beauty as you can't replicate this aged look Please ask me if you are unsure. PLEASE use ZOOM to review closely the detail and condition of the plates.

**Special Note about aged Porcelain**
If you are not accustomed to this ‘look’, google crazing and the aging process of porcelain. The Japanese use crazing to add an artistic look to their pieces whereas antiques go through the natural aging process. Crazing is cracking in the surface of the plate due to use sometimes it's even and is called the crackle look and other times it is random. 

These items are old, were used and were manufactured at a time when processes were less under control as today. Therefore, in addition to the defects identified and reported in the ad, slight dimensional differences or deviations in the color or in the decoration between the different parts could be noted. Besides, some little marks or small manufacturing imperfections such as minor defects in the glaze or in the varnish etc., may also be observed.

--- Measurements & Weight ---

Approximately 24 cm diameter x 2 cm height & 350 grams each not including packaging weight.

--- Additional Notes ---

All items are of vintage quality and will show some signs of age. As it is my main priority to have very happy customers, I try my best to inspect, clean and describe very carefully the vintage condition of my product listings and any exceptional wear on a piece. If you have any doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me directly, I prefer to provide you with as much detail to ensure your complete satisfaction.

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I also welcome special requests that I can keep in mind when sourcing for my shop

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I am also willing to use Happy Post upon request and where ship location is offered in their service plan.  

All items are shipped from France to all over the world and I welcome multiple orders to consolidate shipments to help reduce shipping fees, where possible.

To be economically responsible and not charge handling fees, when available, I try to use recycled materials for my packaging while being mindful that the materials are suitable to ensure the safest expedition to protect your purchase during the delivery process. I pack very carefully especially fragile items and I check to make sure I'm using the most cost-efficient method.