Thursday, April 24, 2014

Going French Today on Thursday Show and Tell

 
You know how it is when you are packing for a move...and you come across a box that was not unpacked from a previous move? This is how I re-discovered a real treasure from my farmhouse.
 
 
The photo doesn't do it justice. The art nouveau majolica pitcher has a very shiny glaze. Each petal, flower, and stem are raised.
 
 
Are you surprised at the name? Or, had you already guessed it was a piece of Frie Onnaing?
If my source information is correct, it is dated between 1850-1899.
 
 
 
The inside is a lovely shade of light burgundy.
The pitcher is now traveling to Meggie's Country Cottage.
 
Meggie Mac 
 

9 comments:

  1. Beautiful pitcher, I hadn't heard of that type of majolica before. I'll have to keep my eyes "peeled" for it. Lovely. Heather

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I saw one on ebay with a starting bid of $80. Wow! Mine was a gift from many years ago.

      Delete
  2. I am loving the richness of color and detail in this piece !

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I'm with you on that...and, the finish is in great shape.

      Delete
  3. I don't know anything about this specific maker of ceramics, but the vase is very beautiful. What a great find - you found it somehow the first time, and then you found it again!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. It was a real surprise when I opened the box. I guess it had been packed away for several years.

      Delete
  4. What a pretty jug! I love that feeling of 're-discovering an old favourite' when something pops up from a box or the back of a cupboard. I didn't realise that you were on the move again.... I hope that you are OK. Jx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. thanks Jan....I think it is the right decision. I will be near family.

      Delete
  5. This is an exquisite piece! I'm very jealous! :-) Don't you hate it when there are boxes that weren't unpacked from the previous move...sounds like my life! :-)

    ReplyDelete

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...