Gien Shabby Antique French Jug, Red Transferware Floral Ironstone w Ribbon motif artichoke plate some tea staining and signs

some tea staining and signs of use and wear such as fleabite chips

7cm diameter x 2

and smaller examples like this are increasingly sought after

No cracks or repairs

Gien Shabby Antique French Jug, Red Transferware Floral Ironstone w Ribbon motif artichoke plate some tea staining and signsA shabby but gorgeous French antique water jug ('broc' in French) in red transferware earthenware ironstone in a beautiful Aesthetic Movement floral design of peonies and trumpet flowers, with butterflies and bugs and a stunning ribbon twist border. Made by renowned faiencerie de Gien, France c1880 1900. This beautiful pitcher is made in earthenware with a creamy white paste and red transferware. It features a different design on each face, a classic