Antique French Sarreguemines Oyster Plates w/ Crab

Spring lunches stretch longer. Rosé stays colder. Seafood towers reappear. And this is exactly the plate you want in the middle of it all.

This antique Sarreguemines oyster plate, glazed in luminous white faience, features six sculpted wells circling a raised crab at center — a little wink to the French seaside. The rim is finished with gentle shell relief for added texture and movement. Turn it over and you’ll find the Sarreguemines France mark, grounding it firmly in late 19th–early 20th century French ceramic tradition.

Yes, it was made for oysters — but it shines just as brightly with chilled shrimp, lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, olives, strawberries, or salted caramels after dinner. Lean it against a backsplash for summer kitchen charm, or hang it gallery-style around a mirror for effortless coastal elegance.

Fresh. Collected. Unmistakably French.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Era: Antique; 1890s–1920s
Condition: Very Good Antique Condition, with light wear consistent with age; no damage noted.
Country of Origin: France
Materials: Ceramic Faience
Dimensions: 9.5 L x 9.5 W x 0.75 H
Color/Finish: Creamy White Glaze
Care: Hand-wash