Antique French S&G Flowers Terre de Fer Bird Plate, Clairefontaine, Circa 1890

An antique French Terre de Fer plate in the Flowers pattern by S&G, associated with the Clairefontaine faience factory.

The design has a wonderfully collected feel, with two birds resting along a flowering branch, delicate butterflies, and small blooms gathered near the base of the scene. It is a beautiful piece for a plate wall, open kitchen shelving, or layered into a French country table setting.

The back is marked TERRE DE FER and stamped with the S&G / Flowers mark. The reverse shows age-related irregularities, along with an old chip around the back base edge that is not visible from the front and does not affect function.

Details:

• Origin: Sourced in France

• Maker / Marking: S&G, associated with Clairefontaine; marked TERRE DE FER 

• Pattern: Flowers

• Material: Terre de Fer / French ironstone-type ceramic

• Size: 9.5” diameter

• Estimated age: Late 19th century, circa 1889-1890

Condition:

Good antique condition with crazing, surface wear, reverse-side irregularities, and an old chip to the back base edge. The chip is not visible from the front and does not affect it's beauty. Sold as is. Please see photos carefully.