Pair of Antique French Terre de Fer Bowls

Curated Pair of Antique French Terre de Fer Bowls with Garland Motif
c. 1880–1910
Salins-les-Bains, France
11" and 9.5" diameter

A beautifully curated pair of antique French terre de fer bowls, each sourced in France and produced by the Salins faïencerie in the late 19th or early 20th century. Though not identical, the two pieces feature the same neoclassical garland-and-ribbon motif in a deep, inky green transferware—an uncommon and striking alternative to the more typical blue. The design reflects the Louis XVI revival style that remained popular into the Belle Époque, known for its restrained symmetry and classical ornament.

Both bowls are made from terre de fer, a French ironstone prized for its durability and softly glazed surface. One bowl measures 11" and is marked R.A. / Terre de Fer / Salins; the other, slightly smaller at 9.5", is marked Salins E.C.—likely the result of different molds or production runs within the same factory. Together, they embody that collected, effortlessly mismatched charm the French are known for.

Light surface wear, faint crazing, and minor glaze variations are present, all consistent with age and the rustic nature of antique French ironstone.

Sold as a set of 2.