Antique French Clairefontaine Compotier - Cake Stand, Shabby Blue Transferware, Ironstone c1886 Celebration China The plates approx diameter 21cm

The plates approx diameter 21cm

for the US state that was home to the birds would have seemed wildly exotic

" an honest trace of its making that gives the piece individuality and reinforces its handmade origins

CONDITION -

with square form loop handles and light blue floral decoration

Antique French Clairefontaine Compotier - Cake Stand, Shabby Blue Transferware, Ironstone c1886 Celebration China The plates approx diameter 21cmA lovely but shabby French antique cake stand compotier in blue and white transferware ironstone with a lovely tea stained patina. Antique style in this bold deep navy blue piece, with authentic signs of age, including three visible chips to the plate rim. From the renowned faienceries of Clairefontaine, with "Terre de Fer" stamp (Ironstone) on its base, dating the piece to the late 19th Century. A very romantic deep blue design showing birds,