French antique blue Victorian 2024 transferware pitcher / water jug in blue and white 'Jardiere' by U&C Sarreguemines c1890
2024 Gorgeous antique water pitcher by renowned French faience producers U&C (Utzschneider & Co) of Sarreguemines, France. Beautiful decoration in blue and white transferware in a romantic floral pattern. Originally a water jug for washing, this piece would make an excellent vase, centerpiece or being put back to work as a water vessel.
This piece dates to the late 1800s and still presents very well with its crisp white ground and lovely cornflower blue decoration. The transferware printing is very detailed with almost the entire body of the jug covered in beautiful floral sprays in a non-repeating pattern - every part of the design is different with diverse arrangements of flowers in each of the floral vignettes, including proteas, roses, and poppies - so much detail to enjoy in this piece, even the handle is covered!
The pattern is from the height of the Victorian era and features typical floral designs, in dense naturalistic arrangements. Accented around the rim by a trellis with a diamond edge pattern, which transforms at the spout into another lovely floral spray. In keeping with the style of the ideals of Victorian design, this piece is an unapologetically intricate piece - a tour-de-force of transferware of the time.
In satisfactory condition for age, with an area of damage on the side of the spout rim, with an L-shaped crack and a moderate chip - please see photo collage for damage. There is no movement at the crack and it will not affect the water tightness of the vessel. Otherwise minimal discoloration, light age-appropriate crazing of the glaze, a few flea bite glaze losses from the surface, minor grey discoloration around the inside of the rim. Still usable and displays well.
Dimensions: 20cm diameter at widest point of the belly of the jug
15cm high (at highest point)
23cm maximum depth (from back of handle to front of jug)
A stunning floral design in blue transferware.
Stamped pattern name 'Jardinière' and U&C Sarreguemines as makers mark on the base.
Beautiful for wedding florals, a table centrepiece, or for display. A luxe way to add French florals and superb antique style to your home!
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