Set of 6 French Ironstone Soup Plates "Choisy-Le-Roi" by Avellan cheese knife This technique is called blockprint

This technique is called blockprint

Featuring convenient top handles for easy holding

in the early 20th century

these imperfections only enhance their character

Set of 6 French Ironstone Soup Plates "Choisy-Le-Roi" by Avellan cheese knife This technique is called blockprintStep into the 19th century splendor with our exquisite French 'Terre de Fer' set of 6 soup plates (ironstone) by Avellan, Choisy le Roi. Minor chips are present. Ironstone tableware emerged in France around 1770, made from natural clay, sand, and minerals. Unlike porcelain, ironstone is not translucent and can have a rough or smooth surface. The term peaked around 1900 with manufacturers like Faenceries du Moulin des Loups, Saint Amand, Lunville, and