Description
A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la Hubaudiere or the HB factory. "H" for Hubaudiere, the factory owner at the time, and "B" for Bousquet, the original founder - France, circa 1930.
Figural forms, four each of the Breton men, and the Bretonne women of the Brittany region of north-western France. Showing the traditional dress of head coverings, aprons, and the wooden Sabots.
Charming forms - the men wear striped trousers, the women have their feet crossed at the ankles. Unusual for the monochromatic color scheme.
So rare to find a complete set of eight knife rests in this pattern - they are fabulous!
Measuring 4''L x 1.25''W x 2.25''H
Light wear typically seen in faience, some factory/firing flaws, in the making.
Knives shown are not included.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Light wear typically seen in faience, some factory/firing flaws, in the making.
Origin:
France
Creator:
Brand: Henriot Quimper
Materials & Techniques:
Faience
Details:
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Figural forms, four each of the Breton men, and the Bretonne women of the Brittany region of north-western France. Showing the traditional dress of head coverings, aprons, and the wooden Sabots.
Charming forms - the men wear striped trousers, the women have their feet crossed at the ankles. Unusual for the monochromatic color scheme.
So rare to find a complete set of eight knife rests in this pattern - they are fabulous!
Measuring 4''L x 1.25''W x 2.25''H
Light wear typically seen in faience, some factory/firing flaws, in the making.
Knives shown are not included.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Light wear typically seen in faience, some factory/firing flaws, in the making.
Origin:
France
Creator:
Brand: Henriot Quimper
Materials & Techniques:
Faience
Details:
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Light wear typically seen in faience, some factory/firing flaws, in the making.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
1.25 x 2.25 x 4 in
1930s Grande Maison Hb Quimper Faience Figural Knife Rests, a Scarce Set/8
Estimate $950-$1,760
Starting Bid
$460
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Oct 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
US$260
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