Antique compote dish Flore U&C Sarreguemines – Blue ironstone – 19th century

An elegant antique compote dish from Sarreguemines. A superb piece in ironstone from the Sarreguemines factory, model Flore, recognisable by its delicate floral decoration printed in blue on a white background. Set on an elegant foot, the bowl is bordered by a fine frieze and extended with two small sculpted and pierced handles. The bouquets, foliage, and grey-blue details give it all the charm of French tableware from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A piece as beautiful on a table adorned with fruit as simply placed on a sideboard or console. In very good antique condition: no cracks or chips. Some marks, slight nuances, and the patina of time are visible in places and contribute to the charm of this piece, which is over a century old. Dimensions: Diameter of the bowl without handles: 25 cm. Total width with handles: 30 cm. Height: 13.5 cm. Diameter of the foot: 12.5 cm. Weight: 1, 067 g Material: ironstone Decoration: Flore, blue floral print Brand: U&C Sarreguemines Era: late 19th – early 20th century Condition: very good antique condition, without cracks or chips, beautiful patina in places.