1940s ~ "OBERNAI" Alsace Theme Henri Loux Scenes Sarreguemines Faienceries ~ French Vintage Antique Ironstone Soup Plate ~ Terre de Fer

Lovely Collectible French Vintage Antique Ironstone Flat Edge Hollow Soup Plate "Assiette Creuse" in French.  Made by famous French manufacturer of Earthware Faience "Sarreguemines" France, in Terre de Fer. The model or motif is called "OBERNAI" is a symbolic collection manufacturer by the famous Sarreguemines Faienceries factories in the early 1900s.   Stamped « Obernai Faienceries Sarreguemines France ».

The illustrations were works of Henri Loux (pronounced “louxe”) between 1904 and 1906. There were original 52 different traditional scenes from Alsace with lovely unique colors known in the region. Each serving plate has a different scene and I have 5 different ones for sale in this listing. Some of the patterns are inverted which means the same image but in mirror image.

Stamped : « Obernai Faienceries Sarreguemines France ».

PLEASE NOTE: I have 11 soup plates in 6 different patterns available for sale in this listing but the listing price is for ONE 1 Plate. The listing is programmed to allow you to select the item from the drop down list you wish to purchase. 

I have other items in these patterns and motif sold separately if you search "obernai" on my shop home page.

--- Condition ---

In good vintage condition. Due to the age, there are signs of usage such as some pattern fading and ink marks in certain spots, manufacturing marks and surface bumps where the surface is not smooth, utensil marks/scratches on the surface, signs of discoloration and surface crazing (age crackle) and 1 plate in pattern N#6 has a manufacturing line on the surface as shown in the photos and collages. Please ask me if you are unsure. PLEASE use ZOOM to review closely the detail and condition.

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 ---

Approximate 25 cm diameter x 3.5-4 cm height & 450 grams each 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.