FRENCH ANTIQUE POTTERY COLANDER

From the Musee de Poteries de St Emillion, this 18th C. colander was used for rinsing and holding fruits. Note the 18th c. staples called "agraffes," made from the molding of iron to create a staple r

(2) Earthenware vessels with holes for draining, used as cheese molds or for washing vegetables and fruits. Early 19th century colander and cheese mold. Dimensions: (Wider) H 3.5" x Dia. 6.5" Conditio

The green glaze and shape on both green confit pots are of the early 19th c. and made in Castelnaudary. Dimensions: (Larger) H 9.25" x W 10.25" x D 7.75" Condition: Glaze losses and chips throughout.

Detailed Alsatian skillet with early country Alsace design. The detail continues in a circular design and continues onto the handle. 1800-1840, Alsace. Dimensions: H 3.5" x W 12.25" x D 8.5" Condition

c. 1800-1830, Gascony. Dimensions: (Larger) H 12.5" x W 12" x D 9.5" Condition: Glaze losses throughout, chips, crazing. Few cracks.

Rare pitcher with form attributed to ateliers in "Valle de L'Huveane." With jaspe glaze. Previously exhibited in "Les Arts Decoratifs de Provence" in Marseille. Used for hard cider. Dimensions: H 12.7

Carafe of St. Jean de Fos. Dimensions: H 10.25" x Dia. 6.5" Condition: Old scattered chips. Crazing and scratches. Wear consistent with age and use.

Yellow glazed preparation dish bowl for cassoulet. Dimensions: H 5.25" x Dia. 14.5" Condition: Old chips, scratches, crazing, and glaze losses.

French Antique Pottery Alsace Mold. 18th c. chocolate fish mold for Easter. Dimensions: H 3.75" x W 15.75" x D 7.75" Condition: Crazing to glaze, few chips and glaze losses. Wear consistent with age a

Pichet a Chocolatiere. Used to serve hot chocolate, a coveted design in ‘Arabesque’ with original lid and spout. Late 19th century. Dimensions: (Tallest) H 8.5" x W 5.75" x D 4.5" Condition: Chips

Early 20th c. geometric vase with vibrant colors against black base glaze. A hallmark of pottery made in Marnaz. Influenced by Parisian geometric school. Dimensions: H 5.5" x Dia. 4.75" Condition: Lig

In dark walnut and orange glaze, with original lid. Dimensions: H 5.5" x Dia. 4.75" Condition: Surface scratches, scattered chips.

A Tara Savoie pitcher with a classic 'drinking Idiom between friends'.  A rare tara pitcher made in the Macon of Burgundy. Dimensions: H 7.25" x W 6.75" x D 5" Condition: Scattered chips and scratche

19th century Matafan plate with geometric design on classic Savoie butter base glaze. Used to serve Savoie dessert of Matafan. Dimensions: Dia. 12.25" Condition: Glaze loss to center of plate. Scratch

This cruche a boult is a classic of the Franche-Compte. Dimensions: H 11" x Dia. 8" Condition: Crazing, scratches, and few chips particularly to spout. Wear consistent with age and use.

(2) petite sample size poteries. Dimensions: (Larger) H 2.75" x W 3.75" x D 2.75" Condition: Few chips, glaze losses, and crazing. Scratches and surface wear consistent with age and use.

A grouping including tian, cooking mold, polka-dot pitcher and St. Uzes teapot. All 19th century. Dimensions: (Largest) H 5.25" x W 12" x D 11.25" Condition: Chips, glaze losses, crazing, surface wear

Late 19th century savoie French antique pottery dessert plate. Dimensions: H 1.5" x Dia. 8.5" Condition: Showing wear consistent with antique age, including a few small nicks or chips to edges, losses

Water carafe of St Jean de Fos. Late 18th century. Dimensions: H 9" x Dia. 5.75" Condition: Crazing, old chips, glaze losses.

Terre Melee, marbled clay in one area. Uzes, Pichon. Butter bowl. The top is shaped like a bell. Dimensions: H 5" x Dia. 6.25" Condition: Very minor wear.

Including tall Alsace milk pitcher with hand-pressed handle. Dimensions: (Larger) H 6" x W 7" x D 5" Condition: Larger with crack to rim. Crazing. Few chips and glaze losses.

Val de Saone cruche with white barolet design. Created for pouring daily one in the kitchen. Bressane cruche with simple line frisee. Dimensions: H 9" x W 8.75" x D 7.5" Condition: Cracks, damages, an

These bird whistles in the shape of a cruche were very popular toys for children. Water was added and when filled at different levels, it made different bird calls when whistled. Jaspe glaze. France.

Cheese plates decorated with classic Alpen Edelweiss. With soft butter glaze commonly found in lower Savoie. Dimensions: Dia. 8" Condition: Surface scratches, old chips, and glaze losses.