Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres
slider-bg
more images

Would you like more images?

Large covered polychrome earthenware jug decorated with flowers and insects, pewter mount – Desvres

By Gallery Le Repaire des Antiquités
Member of the Authenticity-Quality label
180 €
19th century
Other style
DELIVERY
From: 77260, La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, France

Change your address to get an accurate estimate of shipping costs.

    Item offered for sale by

    See the gallery
    This description has been translated and may not be completely accurate. Click here to see the original

    A superb, large covered French earthenware jug with polychrome decoration of flowers and insects, made in the style of Desvres pottery from the late 19th century.

    This generously sized piece features an elegant cylindrical shape richly decorated with stylized flowers, foliage, and insects, all finely hand-painted in shades of blue, ochre, green, and yellow. The neck is adorned with manganese and ochre geometric friezes, typical of Northern French pottery.

    The jug has a pewter mount with a hinged lid and thumb rest, a characteristic feature of water, wine, or beer jugs from the late 19th century.

    With its substantial size and the quality of its decoration, this piece is a beautiful decorative object, ideal for a country kitchen, a rustic-chic interior, or a collection of French earthenware.


    Features

    Manufacture: probably Desvres
    Period: late 19th century – early 20th century
    Materials: polychrome earthenware, pewter mount
    Decoration: flowers and insects
    Height: 38 cm
    Diameter: 16 cm
    Good overall condition
    Signs of use and minor wear normal for an antique item
    No visible cracks

    Ref: A3M1B5X9A3

    Condition Very good
    Style Other style (Folk art of Other style Style)
    Period 19th century (Folk art 19th century)
    Country of origin France
    Height (cm) 38
    Diameter (cm) 16
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 77260, La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, France
    Antikeo Buyer Guarantee

    4 commitments to buy with confidence