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French Majolica Choisy le Roi Egg Basket & Bows Lidded Tureen

$1,400
£1,056.96
€1,237.10
CA$1,989.40
A$2,023.41
CHF 1,157.02
MX$24,474.79
NOK 13,556.41
SEK 13,553.15
DKK 9,248.04

About the Item

A scarce trompe l’oeil covered tureen from Choisy-le-Roi, France, circa 1880-1889. An unusual tureen formed as a woven herring-bone pattern basket filled with fresh eggs. The oval basket shows a tan colored majolica glaze, and has side handles formed as ribboned bows, glazed in burgundy and applied at either end. The lid has a dozen off-white hen eggs nestled in a bed of straw. A beautiful mold, rarely found. This piece shows the markings of Hippolyte Boulenger, a director of the pottery starting in 1863. 12 inches L x 7.5 in. W x 6.5 in. H, including the lid. In very good antique condition, the expected light stain to the interior of the base, as expected.
  • Creator:
    Choisy-le-Roi (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Earthenware,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good antique condition, the expected light stain to the interior of the base, as expected.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758250664342

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