Stunning French antique ironstone (terre de fer) Compote /cake stand in Floral Strasbourg design - from the Bordeaux factory - Jules Vieillard - date 1880-1890

A decorative floral design on the plate surface and then hand painted highlight in rich burgundy on the tripod feet - so attractive.

Condition - Good antique condition - some tiny marks and a little very light tea staining -mainly on the underside of the feet- No chips or cracks - light crazing throughout . Please do check out the photos as they clearly show the condition.

Length -10"/25.5cms
Height- 5.25"/13.5cms

In 1845 Jules Vieillard succeeds David Johnston at the Bordeaux factory. His way of business is crucial to the industrial successes of the plant , but also to the artistic quality of the products, which was unanimously applauded at the world exhibition. Hence we frequently speak of 'Vieillard' pottery.
Jules Vieillard starts looking for another source of raw materials, and finds it in Perigueux, Riberac and Bayonne.
The commercial success of Vieillard earthenware is substantial, and comparable to the pottery factories of Creil-Montereau. The products are widely sold in the Paris region, but also exported by ships leaving the port of Bordeaux.
In 1865 Vieillard's sons take over the company. They produce pottery with varied designs, mainly flowers and birds.
The factory closes in 1895.