GREAT FRENCH FARM POTTERY CONFIT POT 19th C GREEN GLAZE

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DIRECT FROM FRANCE TO YOU! FABULOUS large 19th century French glazed pottery confit pot in EXCELLENT CONDITION for a piece of this time The rich green glaze is almost entirely intact - rarity in these utilitarian items Many of these pieces later had holes drilled into them to make cachepots - NOT THIS ONE - It comes to you intact It was purchased from an old French farm in Soignon in the Provence and this one is really a VERY OUTSTANDING piece It is numbered '2' at the base This great piece measures 6.7" (17cm) high 3.5" ( 9cm) across at base, 5.1" (13cm) across at widest point 3.9" (10cm) at top opening Originally used to store confit for the winter, they saw a lot of wear. This one survived in remarkable shape This AUTHENTIC piece is a must for the most disciminating of collectors of thes types of wares Photos do not justice to these pots. They are even more beautiful in the hand, and have a wonderful tactile quality not easily described These special colored or unusually applied glazes are becoming very difficult to find, even in France Condition is EXCELLENT, no cracks or hairlines, no damages - only slight signs of age-related wear, a sign of authenticity in these great antiques from France LOW, LOW OPENING BID and NO RESERVE Enjoy bidding and please see my other auctions for more fine French farm items as well as other European read more

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