1890s ~ Faiences Porcelaines Cristaux Grand Depot E. Bourgeois ~ French Antique Ironstone Blue Transferware Soup Plate ~ Terre de fer

This lovely French Antique Ironstone Blue Transferware Flat Edge Hollow Soup Plate “Assiette Creuse” in French.   Made by famous maker of Earthware Faience, Grand Depot de Porcelaines et Faiences E. Bourgeois Paris & Marseille, founded in 1862 by Emile Bourgeois, this famous store that imported English ceramics and commissioned his own work in France. He retired in 1905 and the store closed after WW2.

Stamped on the bottom in a circle "Faïences Porcelaine Cristaux Grand Depot E. Bourgeois 21 rue drouot Paris 33 rue st fereal Marseille".   

The cream ivory porcelain is decorated by green transfer with scenes with country tree scenes around the flat edge. 

PLEASE NOTE: I have 5 Plates left in stock but this listing price is for 1 (ONE) plates. Already SOLD Plate N#1-4.   The listing is programmed to allow you to select a quantity you wish to purchase. 

--- Condition ---

They are overall in good vintage condition given their age. There are signs of usage such as some pattern bleeding/ink marks/fading in certain spots on the surface, slight discoloration in certain areas, manufacturing marks and surface spots, some 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 or a tiny chip in the protective glaze), signs of surface crazing (age crackle) and Plate N#7 has a tiny chip on the front edge and Plate N#8 has more visible surface scratches marks as shown in the photo collages. Please ask me if you are unsure. Please use ZOOM to review the details of each photo.

**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.

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 3.5-4 cm height & 420-460 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.

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.