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French antique faience Epergne from the Marest faience factory in Nevers (mark post-Montagnon, after 1889). The green bow is a play on words for "noeud vert" (bow, green) and the town of Nevers where the faience manufacture was installed. Created in the ... more »
Fine artistic rendering of the tender relationship between the three characters, the dog a little scared by so much affection - (see view 2) Royal Copenhagen was started in 1775 by a chemist. They presented their under glaze porcelain figurines for the ... more »
In heavy porcelain - more like faience or earthenware - this piece has sculptural qualities by the strength of its design, muted by soft colors. The unusual feature is its round sterling silver bottom that I haven't seen elsewhere. The date, 1970, turns ... more »
Almost surreal in its simplicity, the artistic rendering of the dandelion is tremendously powerful. The very soft and hazy colors accentuate the dreamy atmosphere that gives this scene its intriguing allure. The seeds appear to be in a transparent bowl ... more »
Antique porcelain Christmas plate from Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, dated 1907. On view2, the founder's marks appear: Fred. Vilh. (1819-1856) and M.H. and J.H. Bing (1811-1896. The Copenhagen City coat of arms is the three towers represented on their mark. ... more »
Small square porcelain dish by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. It is signed in green Gaasetaarnet 3310, in blue 797. Gaasetaarnet is not the artist's name, but is a famous Danish monument. Though there is some wear at the back, I cannot figure out the ... more »
Porcelain egg holder from Denmark. My best guess is that it is from the 1960's but can give no guarantee. I'll appreciate all help about this.... more »
Fine old majolica duck-shaped vase. No mark, probably from the East of France.... more »
Antique French faience set of six "Pots de Creme" and tray. Hand painted and stenciled monochrome blue and white decor in the typical manner of old GIEN.... more »
Faience fine saucer from the East of France, with stenciled floral handpainted delicate decor. The low fire process has been popular in the faienceries of the Eastern part of France since the last part of the eighteen century. This piece is marked K&G - ... more »
This old faience fine miniature shoe has the most charming butterfly decor I've seen on any French country antique ceramic piece! The bright, cheerful colors complement the composition to allow for large undecorated spaces fully revealing the beautiful ... more »
This antique French faience smoker's set has the Gien manufacture's pink underglaze stamp (not photographed but we can supply photos on demand.) This set, with tray and containers for pipes, tobacco, and paper to roll cigarettes, is a fine ensemble, a ... more »
This antique French faience miniature clog from Quimper indicates that even in remote Brittany, new fashions were popular. Interesting to see the permanence of the traditional lattice and dot pattern, preserved despite the Art Deco new style. Maroon and ... more »
With its stylized floral decor, this French faience miniature clog features a simple, almost naive interpretation of nature. It's such a traditional French decor that the colors are the only clue indicating it's an art deco period piece. The very smooth ... more »
This antique French porcelain dinner service from Limoges is marked LL France, and dates from the 1920's. With its floral spray, such a brightly colored ceramic radiates a French country mood. An antique guilding complements it pleasantly and adds a ... more »
Why is it that most miniature clogs we find are made in ceramics? (See our other miniature clogs in the Porcelain and Faience section). There is no mark here but I've seen other miniature clogs that were made as gifts by an individual craftsman for his ... more »
This antique porcelain clog offers an interesting mix of formal and country styles! I don't know if the lack of the blue daisy on the right side of the shoe is original of the making or if it is due to natural fading (see view 2 and view 3). But it gives ... more »
Fine French faience miniature clog, high fire bright polychrome decor, c.1900. With Queues d'Hermines - the emblems of French Royalty- and "A Ma Vie Nantes" heraldic monogram, it offers a typical French country interpretation of a French formal decor. ... more »
This antique French Faience Lamp from Gien has a touch of formal beauty. Among French ceramics, the Gien wares are among the most popular. Its Italianate decor is interpreted with an artful simplicity. You'll see better on view 2 and 3 the charm of the ... more »
This Antique French faience clog by Malicorne features a decor typical from the Brittany region, with the popular peasant figure. See view 3 for a front view of "Le Petit Breton". I don't know why the red came so orange in Guy's photos. Colors are softer ... more »
Rare pair of Antique Limoges French Porcelain Clogs, with guilt and stylized florals. This pre-1914 example renders the elegance and allure of French fashion. Click on view 2 to see the mark. They are the smallest clogs we've had in the collection, but as ... more »
Fine porcelain demi-tasse, as delicate as Old Limoges, soft hues of blue and mauve, fragile flowers, softly shaped handle: this example will do well with an eclectic collection of fine old china. Though I found this example in Belgium, it could very well ... more »
Antique French Faience blue and white platter with under glaze mark 2P in blue. Heavy clay body and cobalt blue are among the trade marks of antique monochrome French faience. Several hues of blue complement perfectly the wavy shape of the platter and the ... more »
Antique Pair of Platters in Faience Fine from East of France, with an 18th century hand painted "Decor A la Rose" - no stencil used to render the uncentered and asymetrical floral decor. Rare to have a pair of that quality and period. The old iron-staple ... more »
Decorative antique French faience miniature clog from Desvres. Here the "Decor Riche" description applies perfectly to the rich, deep blue background on which the floral decor is painted. If you click on View#3, you'll enjoy that blue line bordering the ... more »
Antique French Faience - in French "gres" which is heavy faience, from Soufflenheim. This dark blue clay body is typical from Soufflenheim, in the Eastern part of France. This object was specifically designed to hold combs. This is a rare example ... more »
Antique French faience clog, high fire floral polychrome decor. Another variation on the theme of antique French faience miniature clogs, here is a pair with a handle to carry it along, like in a small tray. The dark blue Decor Riche with the lattice and ... more »
Such was the fashion under Louis XV (mid eighteen century)! It doesn't get much dressier than this. An interesting piece for a fashion designer historian, a shoe designer, or simply an informed collector. On my screen the shoe appears larger than in ... more »
Antique soliflore French faience vase from Gien, made during the French Art Deco period, and featuring the "Decor a la goutte" reminiscent of Oriental art in vogue at the end of the nineteen century. It is a beauty because so few of these fine pieces ... more »
Antique French faience bowl by Keller et Guerin, of the Luneville faiencerie. This faience example offers a fine unusual decor in dark blue enamel with a diagonal printed band and sprays of contrasting flowers in white with gilt decor. K&G mark on view3. ... more »
Original antique French faience "Vase a Secret", in the Louis XV manner. In polychrome high fire decor, this antique French faience pitcher was designed to give the illusion that it was empty, while in fact it contained a beverage. Its unusual shape was ... more »
Late nineteen century antique French faience "bombonniere" from Luneville. I couldn't imagine a more inspired border than this one - featuring bees - with a perfectly shaped daisy a little off center on top of the lid. How playful and refreshing to find ... more »
Antique French faience reticulated center piece from Eastern France. In faience fine, its low fire decor is a trademark of the French faience of St Clement or Luneville manufactures, with centered and symmetrical bouquet. Indeed a delicate representation ... more »
An antique French Faience "Cornet" Wall Pocket, shaped in the form of a Breton Biniou. This faience wall pocket with a figural bagpipe shape bears the Breton crest and is adorned with soft blue bows and wildflowers in vibrant colors. Finely executed ... more »
Antique French faience spoon holder "Ravier" from GIEN. Fine quality old Gien, well crafted, with beautiful white and turquoise floral decor. This is a small spoon holder, used to rest spoons after eating soup so as not to stain table cloth. I know this ... more »
Antique French Faience "Ravier" from GIEN. Made in the traditional manner of Gien faience, this small server for nuts or olives is hand painted over a stencil base, with sprinkled white, turquoise and gold florals. As the banner reading *Paray le Monial* ... more »
Antique French Faience *Cornet* from Blois, turn of the century. There were faience manufactures in the city of Blois (Loire Valley) since the 1500's. In the mide 1800's, owner Ulysse Branard devised a singular technique and decor, mostly using French ... more »
Antique French Faience Inkwell from Nevers, 19th c. A perfect example of the French antique tradition of high fire faience manufacture. Hand painted in bright colors, its design influenced by the Louis XV fashion, it still retains a warm and informal ... more »
Antique French Porcelain set with six demi tasses and tray. Though it is unmarked, we attribute this porcelain set to Limoges. It has all the Limoges features, including translucid quality of clay body and refined decor, details varying to individualize ... more »
This antique French faience tobacco jar with pyrogene is multi-purpose, with its roof forming candle holder. This witty multi-uses creation for smokers is made by a potter who had a great sense of humour: it represents a hut type square house with ... more »
Antique French Faience Fine Inkwell. Here the distinction between faience and porcelain is hard, the clay body of this faience fine piece is light and fine, and the pure white clay body almost appears to be porcelain. This French faience fine inkwell has ... more »
With its decor "Caleche" this Limoges French Porcelain Art Deco example conveys the quintessential fluidity of the fashion of the period. The minimalist style and simplicity contribute to the sense of acceleration into full speed of the horse pulling the ... more »
A playful antique French Faience *Gourde*, in high fire polychrome, designed after the larger models that peasants used to carry to the fields with water or wine. Lively example of the inventiveness of the 19th and early 20th century French craftsmen, ... more »
Pair of antique French faience fine vases from Gien, C. 1870, with superb polychrome decor in the 18th century style of Rouen, central and symmetrical with floral swags, C scrolls, and lattice and dot pattern complementing the blue *Decor Riche* border. A ... more »
Fast brush strokes and bright colors combine in this example to give the Art Deco sense of speed and the French country mood. Both play well together. Adding a touch of interest is the mark, which tells us that this was made in Techkoslovakia for the ... more »
A dressy example of antique French porcelain clogs with gilt decor and orange florals It seems the handle's design is shaped to accomodate two small fingers. An amusing object, neither formal nor country. Can shine in a doll's armoire or in a fine ... more »
Antique French faience fine pair of flower pot holders from GIEN, complete with their under plates, c. 1886. It is exceptional to find a fine pair in such a good condition, complete with under plates. The quality of the clay is almost as fine as ... more »
Faience fine bombonniere with dog. C 1930. Please call us or email us from this page for more pictures - 610-642-6867 ... more »
Antique French faience plate from GIEN with superb monochrome printed and hand painted decor in camaieu of blues on off-white background. Simplicity and reffinement combine here to achieve this exquisite composition. This is small, but has great wall ... more »
Antique French Porcelain Demi-Tasse set by Theo Haviland, Limoges. Complete with six cups and saucers, this example offers the finest of the Theo Haviland creations: undulated shape, romantic swags with floral decor and subtle pastel colors, on a light, ... more »
A fine antique French Limoges Porcelain Demi-Tasse by Theo Haviland. It is true that Theo Haviland creations are among the finest Limoges still available. This example, with its festooned curvilinear edge and soft romantic floral decor, offers subtle but ... more »
Antique French Faience Charger with Napoleon's portrait. Finely detailed and well executed handpainted portrait, expressive rendering of thoughtfulness and wisdom, with a hint of nostalgia. No marks, but we believe this is from Gien or Desvres. The high ... more »
Antique FrenchfFaience canister for cloves *clous de girofle*, from GIEN. I wonder whether this "Girofle" spice canister could not also have served as a pyrogen. This small antique container reminds us that French faienceries were producing also large ... more »
On the contrary to many kinds of French faience and other antiques, Pyrogen are not yet being reproduced. This one is interesting because it is both an unusual object, and a publicity item. A good combination for anyone interested in rare pieces. The ... more »
20th century Danish porcelain has a soft and a delicate touch that takes its roots from classic painting traditions but almost adds it a surreal touch. In addition, I feel it blends figurative and abstract, without being exclusiverly either one. Royal ... more »
The spontaneity of the bird's posture - a little curious - or surprised, is stunning, See view 2 and view 3 for profile and back, view 4 shows the mark. The Lladro hard paste factory started by a small artisans' workshop in Valencia, Spain, in the ... more »
Set of two cups and saucers with chocolate pot. This is a rare old Limoges porcelain *Tete a Tete* - meaning for a couple. It is true that Theo Haviland creations are among the finest Limoges still available. With its undulating border, soft floral decor ... more »
Antique Faience Tulipiere Vase from the East of France, c. 1920. This design with a single hole on the top of a closed fluted container is traditional for making tulip arrangements. The Petit Feu - low fire - floral decor is hand painted to enhance this ... more »
A fine pair of antique country French faience "Vides-Poches" - small dish to place coins or rings on bed table- made by the prestigious Gien manufacture (Est. 1822). In faience "fine", a lighter clay body than regular French faience earthenware, the decor ... more »
Antique French faience piggy banks "tirelire" came in a variety of shapes and designs, as did miniature clogs. But this one has an added value: the convergence of utility and style. The Faiencerie de Castres was started by Albert Jacques, a tiles ... more »
Antique French Faience Secouette a Tabac. Shaped as a *Sabot*, this miniature faience clog is attributed to Quimper and is called "secouette a tabac". This rare miniature was used to inhale tobacco. In the view 4 the bottom shows the hole from which one ... more »
This antique French porcelain "Pot a pharmacie" presents a magnificent blend of soft and deep colors. The light wear of the gilt rim - you'll see well on view 2- is a good clue to the period, while not taking away anything from the visual appeal. I like ... more »
Elegant antique French faience fine lavabo from Creil Montereau. Traditionally, a faience "Fontaine" - French for lavabo, would have held enough water for the household needs of one day. A beautiful example of a dressy - elegant French country decor. A ... more »
French Faience fine oval platter from the East of France with floral uncentered decor.... more »
Pair of antique French majolica flower holders with classical romantic decor of a boy holding an oversize wine bottle, and a girl playing pretty, both in traditional French country costumes.... more »
Antique French faience musical hot plate from Luneville with a fine romantic decor of butterfly and branches. At the back of the faience appear the names of two French songs: "La Vague Valse" and "La Garine Mazurka" Please click on View2 to enjoy the ... more »
Miniature porcelain from Denmark. Popular deep blue glaze with gilt decor - click on view 2, it shows the mark and gives a glimpse at the beautiful gilt details. Clogs from the Netherlands might be better known than the Danish and the French ones, but the ... more »
Antique French Faience Inkwell from Desvres, featuring hand painted decor in exuberant colors and with thin yellow borders. The decor exudes the joyfulness of nature. This is a typical antique French faience. With its pleasant proportions and playful ... more »
The material really is tin glazed earthenware, we also call it faience fine. This lively rabbit is as expressive from different angles - see view 2 and view 3 for convincing evidence - its glass eyes and small red nose and black dots for mustache captures ... more »
Antique French faience pair of vases from GIEN, with polychrome hand painted and printed decor in the Italian manner, C. 1880. Allegoric figures and medallions of contrasting black background. Handles in anthropomorphic face with ram horns, Tete de ... more »
French antique faience fine platter from the East of France with low fire floral decor. Uncentered, asymetrical stenciled bouquet. Mark Ca on the back - please open view 6.... more »
Antique French faience platter from East of France, c. 1880. A large oval platter with low fire uncentered decor "A la Rose" in faience fine. Many "fautes de cuisson" (please click on view 4) due to uneven temperature in traditional wood kilns gives ... more »
Vintage French porcelain creamer, C. 1930. The beek of the creamer is shaped like a face of a retriever dog, and the handle evocates the dog's tail. The dog has a expression of thirst that fits perfectly the use of this small porcelain ... more »
Fine antique French faience fine inkwell. When the clay body of a faience piece is that close to porcelain, you cannot really tell unless you feel the weight of the piece if it's one or the other. This one is heavier than porcelain, but the purity of the ... more »
Antique French faience helmet-shaped candle holder. From Nevers, this French antique Gallic helmet shaped as a candle holder is most unusual. It is marked on the reverse "Nevers A. Riviere" under glaze - enlarge view3 (Modele Depose means Trade Mark). ... more »
Antique French Faience Bouquetiere from Luneville with fine polychrome low fire decor. French faience vases of this design were popular in French country design. Luneville - East of France - typical colors, rich in nuances, with a refreshing decor, and ... more »
This antique French faience fine inkwell is from the East of France, possibly Strasbourg. This is a magnificent creation. It combines with great success an inspired spade shape with a fine handpainted decor. The beauty is that the decor doesn't take over ... more »
