An exquisite antique dinner service with beautiful polychrome floral designs in the 'Bluets' pattern from renowned French maker Luneville. With place settings for up to 20 people - 20 dinner plates, 10 soup plates and 10 side/dessert plates, plus a modest set of matching serving dishes for beautiful table settings for any occasion.
This lovely ironstone dinner service features beautiful floral designs rendered in polychrome transferware. Made in earthenware with a delicate ivory ground with polychrome designs, richly decorated with many intricate details. An elegant antique set in excellent, well-kept condition and wonderful for continued use at the table.
This set has swags of cottage style charm. An absolutely classic design for a farmhouse kitchen, but its palette means it will work beautifully any vintage décor. Easy to own and use, with enough plates to serve a significant dinner party or multiple courses for smaller gatherings; accompanied by classically European matching set of serveware. Excellent bright color and retaining an ivory base without any significant discoloration and every piece is in usable condition.
Dimensions and condition as follows:
PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, all pieces are in very good antique condition no chips or cracks.
- 20 flat plates - 23cm diameter x 3.5cm high - 10 soup plates - 24cm diameter x 4cm high - 10 side plates - 21.5cm diameter - 1 x long oval platter 55 x 23cm H4.5cm - 1 x medium oval platter 45 x 32cm H4cm - 1 x small oval platter x 41.5cm x 29.5cm x H4cm - 1 x low cake stand diam 22cm H 7cm - 1 x large round serving platter diam 35cm H 3.5cm
Overall, this set remains in very good to excellent condition despite its age of 100+ years. Because this is a functional item, you may expect to see signs of use including light scratches, a few small areas of glaze loss, a few small areas of discoloration, etc. Also, it is manufactured to different standards than today and you may see areas of glaze smudging, glaze spots, bubbles under the glaze which are part of the vintage charm of these items. This quality set remains very usable and will display well for years to come.
A classic usable set - and beautiful way to add some authentic vintage charm to your life!
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Please note that the preparation time for this item will be up to 10 working days to ensure the best possible packaging and shipping solution for you. I will be using all my skills as a former gallery owner to ensure that this treasure makes its way safely to your home.
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Notes on shipping -
I will always refund shipping overages. Etsy shipping charges are not always accurate to every destination - please enquire if you would like an exact quote for fully-insured shipping to your destination.
I am very happy to combine shipping so please get in touch if you like multiple items in my store.
Shipping within France via Mondial Relay to the Relay point of your choosing. Door to door shipping, is an extra paid service on this item which can be selected at checkout
I always shop around to ensure the best possible packaging and shipping solution for you. Rest assured I will be using all my skills as a former art gallery owner to ensure that this treasure makes its way safely to your home. I have shipped literally hundreds of fragile items to every continent over the past 20 years. Your shipment will be fully insured against loss and damage in transit so you can buy with confidence.
