1890s ~ "MARSALA" GIEN ~ French Antique Ironstone Blue Transferware Serving Bowl ~ Terre de fer

Charming Rustic French Antique Ironstone Blue Transferware Serving Bowl "Creux" in French.  The lovely model is called "Marsala" and made by famous French manufacturer of Earthware (Faiencerie) "GIEN" France, in Terre de Fer, circa late 1800s.

They are uniquely decorated by blue transfer on white/ivory ironstone with flowers and vine draped around the edges of the piece. Each are stamped and marked in blue : « MARSALA » surrounded by vines - engraved TERRE DE FER.

I have other pieces in this pattern sold separately. On my shop home page, enter MARSALA in the search field. 

--- Condition ---

In lovely vintage condition considering it's age. There are lovely imperfections such as manufacturing/glazing marks on the surface, pattern fading/bleeding in areas, minor utensil marks/scratches on the surface, the larger round plate has 3-4 visible small brown spots on the front surface and signs of crazing as shown in the photos.  PLEASE use ZOOM to review the detail especially for the photo collages. 

**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 and were manufactured and used in a time period when processes were not as sophistication, mechanical or controlled as they are today. Therefore, in addition to the defects identified and documented in my listing, there are slight dimensional differences/deviations in the color/decoration between the different patterns and some little marks or small manufacturing imperfections such as minor defects in the glaze or in the varnish. Each plate is not identically the same which to me is art and shows it's history.

--- Measurements & Weight ---

Approximately 28 cm diameter x 5 cm height & 825 grams not including the 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.

If by chance you receive an item you are unhappy with it in any way, please contact us immediately and I will do our utmost to resolve the problem. On the other hand, if you are happy, I would also love to know and very much appreciate you leaving a review on my shop page!!

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

----- Additional Shipping information ----

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE.  I ship all my products using the French Postal Service (La Poste). For larger items. I ship using Colissimo (La Poste International service) which includes tracking. minimum insurance and estimated delivery dates (which is normally faster than the processing times in my policy section). If you want additional information about insurance or tracking for smaller items. please contact me for details on the supplemental change. 

If you live France. Belgium. Luxembourg. Spain. Italy. Great Britain. Portugal. Germany and Austria. I can use Mondial Relay to reduce the shipping charge. If you prefer this option. please contact me for new shipping price quote.

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.