Antique French terre de fer ironstone Gien 'chardons' thistle pattern sauce boat

A French antique terre de fer or ironstone sauce boat or cradle with integral saucer. This item also has decorative and practical ornate handles on each side of the boat.
This is a lovely rouge palette transfer print decorated piece of ironstone in the 'chardons' pattern which has thistle flowers, and teasels.
The base is stamped with the Gien makers mark and pattern name.
This item probably dates from the 19th century.
Size approx saucer 29cm long, 18cm wide, 12cm high overall. Boat L23cm, W15cm across handles.
Condition is fair, there are some chips to the upper rim. There are some areas of scratching to the surface and associated discolouration, normal in antique pieces of ironstone. Please see photos as they form part of the description.
A wonderful addition to your festive table, use it for your bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy or for the custard for your Christmas pudding!

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