Era: Early to Mid 20th century
Origin: France
Material: Glazed Stoneware
Dimensions: 7” H × 6” Opening × 11” W (handle to handle) × 10” H with lid
DESCRIPTION
A beautifully timeworn French stoneware confit pot with its matching lid, finished in a warm creamy glaze and distinguished by decades of natural patina.
The rounded body features two generous loop handles, subtle incised banding around the shoulder, and an incised “Z 6” marking—a wonderful surviving detail of the vessel’s utilitarian past. The matching lid bears an impressed number “3.”
Traditionally, vessels of this form were used in French kitchens for preserving and storing foods. Today, its simple proportions, neutral coloring, and wonderfully aged surface make it a beautiful decorative piece for open kitchen shelving, a hutch, or a collected tabletop arrangement.
The softly aged glaze displays beautiful tonal variation, crazing, and patina throughout, giving the piece the warmth and character that only years of use can create. Its substantial size and original lid make it an especially charming addition to a collection of French country pottery.
THE DETAILS
+Origin: France
+Period: Early to Mid 20th century
+Collection: La Cuisine
+Material: Glazed Stoneware
+Dimensions: 7” H × 6” Opening × 11” W (handle to handle) × 10” H with lid
CONDITION
Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and previous use. The glaze displays beautiful crazing, tonal variation, and surface patina throughout. There is a chip along the upper rim and a stable hairline at the rim near one of the handles. The lid is intact and bears an impressed number “3.”
Please refer to the photographs for a closer look at the condition and age-related character.
Era: Early to Mid 20th century
Origin: France
Material: Glazed Stoneware
Dimensions: 7” H × 6” Opening × 11” W (handle to handle) × 10” H with lid
DESCRIPTION
A beautifully timeworn French stoneware confit pot with its matching lid, finished in a warm creamy glaze and distinguished by decades of natural patina.
The rounded body features two generous loop handles, subtle incised banding around the shoulder, and an incised “Z 6” marking—a wonderful surviving detail of the vessel’s utilitarian past. The matching lid bears an impressed number “3.”
Traditionally, vessels of this form were used in French kitchens for preserving and storing foods. Today, its simple proportions, neutral coloring, and wonderfully aged surface make it a beautiful decorative piece for open kitchen shelving, a hutch, or a collected tabletop arrangement.
The softly aged glaze displays beautiful tonal variation, crazing, and patina throughout, giving the piece the warmth and character that only years of use can create. Its substantial size and original lid make it an especially charming addition to a collection of French country pottery.
THE DETAILS
+Origin: France
+Period: Early to Mid 20th century
+Collection: La Cuisine
+Material: Glazed Stoneware
+Dimensions: 7” H × 6” Opening × 11” W (handle to handle) × 10” H with lid
CONDITION
Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and previous use. The glaze displays beautiful crazing, tonal variation, and surface patina throughout. There is a chip along the upper rim and a stable hairline at the rim near one of the handles. The lid is intact and bears an impressed number “3.”
Please refer to the photographs for a closer look at the condition and age-related character.
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