Description
SOLD
From Creil and Montereau Faïenceries, a set of twelve Terre de Fer ironstone plates in the Sunflower pattern called ‘Tournesol’, France, circa 1895 – 1900.
The Art Nouveau floral pattern is transfer printed in a deep red on a creamy white ironstone body.  The dinner sized plates show a large stylized spray of  sunflowers, seed heads and leaves, balanced with a sprig of Lily of the Valley. The shaped rim has a raised twig-like effect and is outlined by hand in the same red as the floral pattern.
Measures: 9.25 in. Diameter x 1.0 in. H
Marked: Printed mark showing the entwined printed C & M for Creil et Montereau, Service Tournesol РDepos̩ РTerre de Fer along with impressed number marks.
Nice to have a dozen!
All plates are in very good condition.
