Antique French Sarreguemines Sauceboat \"Flore\" Pattern - Rare Black Transferware For Sale

Rare Antique French Sarreguemines \"Flore\" Sauceboat / Gravy Boat with Attached Stand
A truly exceptional find for collectors of fine French transferware and antique terre de fer. This elegant sauceboat (saucière) was manufactured by the renowned Sarreguemines factory (Utzschneider & Cie) in France, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century (circa 1890–1910).
While the historic \"Flore\" pattern is most commonly found in teal/blue, this piece features the highly sought-after and rarer black/dark gray monochrome palette. The design showcases an exquisite, highly detailed transfer print of trailing ivy and blooming botanicals along the body, beautifully framed by a stylized geometric chain motif running along the rim and base.
✨ Condition Report:• Perfect Antique Condition: Absolutely immaculate for its age.
• Free from any chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or professional restorations.
• The delicate pouring spouts and ornate handle are entirely smooth and completely intact.
• No Staining: The underlying ironstone retains its brilliant, clean cream-white glaze with no grease discoloration or tea-staining.
• The transfer print remains remarkably crisp, dark, and vividly defined.
📐 Specifications:
• Manufacturer: Sarreguemines (Stamped on • base with the classic printed crest and impressed \"DD\" artisan marks)
• Pattern: Flore
• Material: Terre de Fer (French Ironstone)
• Origin: Made in France
An exquisite centerpiece for a holiday table, a standout addition to a French Country / farmhouse kitchen display, or a rare upgrade for a transferware collector.