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 ensemble captivates with its masterful play of associations: naturalistic botanical motifs, flowering branches, stylised foliage, and reserve compositions elegantly interact. This diversity creates a lively and unique table setting while maintaining a strong visual coherence, ideal for lovers of refined mix & match. This set 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 stamp). Diameter: from 21 cm to 24 cm. In good vintage condition, with patina and signs of use consistent with age, fine crazing, testifying to 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. A set designed for those who appreciate tables that tell a story, blending heritage with contemporary sensibility, in an elegant cottagecore spirit.