Set of 6 ironstone plates in shades of blue, late 19th to early 20th century.

Set of 6 antique ironstone plates, featuring major French manufacturers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Each plate showcases a different floral or botanical design, carefully selected, creating a harmonious gradient of deep blues, ranging from charcoal blue to ink blue, on a delicately time-patinated ivory background. The set is appealing due to its masterful interplay of associations: naturalistic botanical motifs, flowering branches, stylised foliage, and reserve compositions engage in elegant dialogue. This collection includes six antique ironstone plates from iconic French manufacturers: Creil & Montereau, Longchamp, Gien, Salins, and the Faïencerie Nouvelle de Jouy-le-Franc, offering a refined overview of ceramic production from the late 19th and early 20th centuries (only one lacks a mark). Diameter: from 21 cm to 24 cm. In good vintage condition, with patina and signs of use consistent with age, fine crazing, indicative of authentic tableware rich in history; one plate has a hairline crack and a chip on the edge (Longchamp plate with floral navy blue decoration). See photos. Perfect for creating a characterful table that blends heritage with contemporary sensibility, in an elegant cottagecore spirit.