1920s ~ "CARMEN" Sarreguemines U&C ~ French Antique Ironstone Blue Transferware Asparagus Plate ~ Terre de fer en Faience

French Antique Ironstone Blue Transferware Asparagus Plate "Assiette Asperge". It can also be used for Artichokes. The model is called "Carmen" and is highly collectible.  Made by famous French manufacturer of Earthware Faience "Sarreguemines" France, in Terre de Fer.  Some Plates Stamped : « Carmen Terre de Fer » or imprinted, circa early 1920s.

Each Plate has a different design but overall the white ivory ironstone is decorated with bunch of flowers (floral motif - parrot tulips, wind flower), tied with a ribbon, and some little flowers and butterfly/Firefly. On the edge, a frieze of foliage scrolls completes the decor.

PLEASE NOTE: I have 4 Plates in Total but this listing is for ONE 1 Plate. The listing is programmed to allow you to select a quantity you wish to purchase if you choose not to buy the full set. 

--- Measurements & Weight ---

Approximately 23 cm diameter x 3.5 cm height & 520 grams each not including the packaging weight.

--- Condition ---

In lovely used vintage condition. Given the age, there are signs of usage such as some pattern bleeding and fading in certain spots, manufacturing marks and surface marks/ bumps from the glazing process, there are areas around the edges of wearing down of the protection glaze or tiny marks where there is no varnish (surface not smooth) and some have surface crazing (age crackle) and discolorations spots and 1 plates has a chip on the front eges as shown in the photos and collages. Please ask me if you are unsure. PLEASE use ZOOM to review closely the detail and condition of the plates especially the photo collages. 

----- Shipping information ---- 

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--- Additional Notes ---

These items are old, were previously 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 listing, 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.

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!!

**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.

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