Creil And Montereau, Earthenware Set, Iron-glazed, “dutch” Style, 19th Century

Made of ironware with a Chinese-style peony design on a terrace with a balustrade.

It includes 49 pieces:

• 32 plates: D: 23 cm / H: 2 cm

• 4 small serving dishes: D: 23 cm / H: 4.8 cm

• 1 sauceboat: 28 x 18 cm / H: 11 cm

• 1 vegetable dish: 30 x 26 cm / H: 17 cm

• 4 serving bowls: 25 x 15 cm / H: 3.5 cm

• 1 salad bowl: D: 28.5 cm / H: 11 cm

• 2 oval serving dishes: 36.5 x 27 cm and 42 x 31 cm / H: 3.5 cm

• 2 round serving plates: D: 28 cm / H: 3 cm

• 1 round serving plate: D: 30.5 cm / H: 3 cm

• 1 large soup plate: D: 28.2 cm / H: 4.8 cm.

“Terre de fer” is a term used to describe a type of fine earthenware, similar to porcelain, to which feldspar and kaolin are added to make it whiter and more durable.

Creil-Montereau earthenware is a type of ceramic produced in the towns of Montereau, in the Seine-et-Marne department, and Creil, in the Oise department. Founded in 1797, the Creil factory—mentioned by Gustave Flaubert in *L'Éducation sentimentale*—experienced its main growth during the 19th century.

In very good overall condition.

Dates from the late 19th century