Era: Mid to late 20th century
Origin: France
Material: Terracotta / earthenware
Dimensions: 5.75” H × 3” Ø opening
DESCRIPTION
A charming vintage French terracotta preserve pot with a beautifully rounded form and hand-painted script reading “Confiture d’Auvergne,” with “Marquise de Sévigné” continuing around the vessel.
Originally made as a container for preserves from the Auvergne region of France, the pot has a wonderfully simple utilitarian form that has become especially decorative with age. The warm, softly weathered terracotta and charcoal-gray lettering give it the understated character of an old French kitchen piece.
Beautiful displayed on its own or grouped with antique French pottery, confit pots and other collected kitchen pieces.
THE DETAILS
+Origin: France
+Period: Mid to late 20th century
+Collection: La Cuisine
+Material: 5.75” H × 3” Ø opening
CONDITION
Vintage condition with surface wear, tonal variation, small marks and imperfections consistent with age and prior use. There is visible wear and discoloration around the rim and throughout the terracotta surface. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Era: Mid to late 20th century
Origin: France
Material: Terracotta / earthenware
Dimensions: 5.75” H × 3” Ø opening
DESCRIPTION
A charming vintage French terracotta preserve pot with a beautifully rounded form and hand-painted script reading “Confiture d’Auvergne,” with “Marquise de Sévigné” continuing around the vessel.
Originally made as a container for preserves from the Auvergne region of France, the pot has a wonderfully simple utilitarian form that has become especially decorative with age. The warm, softly weathered terracotta and charcoal-gray lettering give it the understated character of an old French kitchen piece.
Beautiful displayed on its own or grouped with antique French pottery, confit pots and other collected kitchen pieces.
THE DETAILS
+Origin: France
+Period: Mid to late 20th century
+Collection: La Cuisine
+Material: 5.75” H × 3” Ø opening
CONDITION
Vintage condition with surface wear, tonal variation, small marks and imperfections consistent with age and prior use. There is visible wear and discoloration around the rim and throughout the terracotta surface. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
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