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French Bavent Terracotta Deer Key Hook.
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French Bavent Terracotta Deer Key Hook.

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 February 2025 · Krave Antiques
This “French Bavent Terracotta Deer Key Hook” found a buyer.

It was listed by Krave Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This fabulous glazed terracotta coat hook rack which originates from Bavent in France dates from the first half of the 20th century and is in the form of deer with glass eyes and real horns.

This highly decorative piece is designed to be mounted on a wall to be used as a key hanging rack or could be used as a whip rack and was almost certainly manufactured by the iconic Poterie du Mesnil de Bavent.

Poterie du Mesnil de Bavent is located in Calvados, Normandy and have been producing roofing accessories and architectural items since 1842. They are famous for their ceramic animals (cats, dogs, chickens etc).

A charming antique piece of Bavent that would look amazing on display and an interesting talking piece.

Dimensions: Width: 19 cm (7 1/2"). Depth from base to top of horn: 26 cm (10 1/4"). Height to top of horn: 30.5 cm (12").

Weight: 2.092 Kg.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with signs of use in keeping with age.

Please note that only the wall hanging is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Terracotta Deer Key Hook to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1079559
Dealers Internal Reference
BDWH3019
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Description
This fabulous glazed terracotta coat hook rack which originates from Bavent in France dates from the first half of the 20th century and is in the form of deer with glass eyes and real horns.

This highly decorative piece is designed to be mounted on a wall to be used as a key hanging rack or could be used as a whip rack and was almost certainly manufactured by the iconic Poterie du Mesnil de Bavent.

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Poterie du Mesnil de Bavent is located in Calvados, Normandy and have been producing roofing accessories and architectural items since 1842.
Krave Antiques

They are famous for their ceramic animals (cats, dogs, chickens etc).

fig 1. A glossy brown glazed terracotta deer head mounted on a triangular wall plaque featuring integrated metal hooks.
fig 1. French Bavent Terracotta Deer Key Hook.

A charming antique piece of Bavent that would look amazing on display and an interesting talking piece.

Dimensions: Width: 19 cm (7 1/2"). Depth from base to top of horn: 26 cm (10 1/4"). Height to top of horn: 30.5 cm (12").

fig 2. A glossy brown glazed terracotta deer head mounted on a triangular wall plaque featuring integrated metal hooks.
fig 2. French Bavent Terracotta Deer Key Hook.

Weight: 2.092 Kg.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with signs of use in keeping with age.

Please note that only the wall hanging is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Terracotta Deer Key Hook to the 1920s.

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1079559
Dealers Internal Ref
BDWH3019
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French Bavent Terracotta Deer Key Hook.

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A glossy brown glazed terracotta deer head mounted on a triangular wall plaque featuring integrated metal hooks.
French Bavent Terracotta Deer Key Hook.
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A glossy brown glazed terracotta deer head mounted on a triangular wall plaque featuring integrated metal hooks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Hooks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialTerracotta, Ceramic, Glaze, Metal
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsStag head, Antlers, Shield plaque, Metal hooks
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

FAQs

French ceramic animal sculptures and architectural ornaments gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly through workshops in Normandy such as Bavent, which specialised in glazed terracotta tiles and figural chimney pots.

These pieces are typically hand-moulded or slip-cast from local clay, finished with a coloured lead or tin glaze to achieve a glossy sheen, and fired at high temperatures for durability.

Authenticity is determined by examining the clay body, glaze crazing, hand-painted details, makers marks or impressed stamps on the reverse, and the natural wear around the mounting holes and metal hooks.

Such pieces serve as functional art and can be mounted in an entryway or hallway to add a touch of whimsy and texture, contrasting effectively against neutral plastered walls.

Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid using abrasive cleaners or submerging in water to protect the historic glaze and prevent moisture damage to the porous clay body.
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