A Luneville faïence earthenware five-piece set decorated freely in the aesthetic taste with a Japonisme theme, oil and vinegar cruets in a pierce-work stand, France, circa 1870.
Transfer printed images of Asian figures, foliage, and birds in sepia on a creamy white ground. The stand has openings for the bottles and for keeping the lids during pouring. The cruets are marked V and H for Huile et Vinaigre, French for Oil and Vinegar.
Marked: Ecrans Luneville.
Measures:
Stand, 8 in. L x 5 in. H x 2.5 in. W.
Cruets, 6 in. height x 3 in. diameter.
Small flea bites seen to the cruet lids. The expected light wear one finds in faïence pottery.
-
Creator:Luneville(Maker)
-
Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
-
Sold As:Set of 5
-
Style:Aesthetic Movement(Of the Period)
-
Materials and Techniques:EarthenwareGlazed
-
Place of Origin:France
-
Period:Late 19th Century
-
Date of Manufacture:1870
-
Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Small flea bites seen to the cruet lids. The expected light wear one finds in faïence pottery.
-
Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
-
Reference Number:Seller: LU175824509453
Reviews (0)
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.