1950s ~ "METTLACH" VILLEROY & BOCH ~ French German Vintage Hand-Painted Ironstone Plate ~ Terre de Fer

Lovely French Vintage Hand Painted decorative floral Plate. There are 3 different floral designs in total in this series 1 in red roses 1 in yellow roses and 1 with the tulips displayed in the center of the cream ironstone in vivid colors of green, red, yellow and blue.

These were made by the famous German manufacturer Villeroy & Boch but in France and is Floral decor n° 1562. Stamped on the back 'Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach, Made in Sarre in 1950/60s, part of the series "ALT STRASSBURG". They are each stamped as such on the back center of each plate. This pattern dates back to 1947 to 1956.

PLEASE NOTE: I have 1 plate left in stock (Soup Plate N# 9) but the price is for ONE 1 Plate/Bowl. The listing is programmed to allow you to select a quantity you wish to purchase. 

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

--- Condition ---

In good vintage condition. Due to age, there are some signs of usage such as pattern fading, utensil marks on the surface, manufacturing spots on the surface from the glazing process, light traces of discoloration and more detail by plate below

Dinner Plate N#1&2: There is light surface crazing but no real chips or cracks in the surface.
Soup Plate N#2: There is a small chip on the green trim.
Soup Plate N#4: There is a tiny spot on the green trim and light surface crazing.
Soup Plate N#5, 6 & 8: There is light surface crazing but no real chips or cracks in the surface.

All shown in the photos. Please ask me if you are unsure and please also look at the photos closely using the ZOOM for detail.

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.

--- Measurements & Weight ---

Approximately...Dinner Plate: 25 cm diameter x 2 cm height. Soup Plate: 25 cm diameter x 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 ----

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. but I do check to make sure I'm using the most cost-efficient method.