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A Large French Enamelware Water Jug 39.5 Cm
Junk Antiques & Interiors
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A Large French Enamelware Water Jug 39.5 Cm

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming French enamel water jug of large proportions. This would grace any period country kitchen.

I picked this up many years ago in a Paris market.

It has been used on many occasions to hold flowers. water tight

It has an unusual fluted design with gold strips

39.5cm x 20 at base, widest part with handle 27 cm

C1900

can arrange delivery to mainland uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.9cm (15.71")
Width
20cm (7.87")
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Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Enamelware Water Jug to the 1900s.

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SA1198340
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french water jug
Description
A charming French enamel water jug of large proportions. This would grace any period country kitchen.

I picked this up many years ago in a Paris market.

It has been used on many occasions to hold flowers. water tight

It has an unusual fluted design with gold strips

39.5cm x 20 at base, widest part with handle 27 cm

C1900

can arrange delivery to mainland uk

Height
39.9cm (15.71")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Enamelware Water Jug to the 1900s.

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SA1198340
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french water jug
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A tall white French enamelware water jug featuring a fluted lower body, thin gold gilt line details, an arched handle, and a raised spout.
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Archive I A tall white French enamelware water jug featuring a fluted lower body, thin gold gilt line details, an arched handle, and a raised spout.

A large French Enamelware Water Jug 39.5 cm

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A tall white French enamelware water jug featuring a fluted lower body, thin gold gilt line details, an arched handle, and a raised spout.
A large French Enamelware Water Jug 39.5 cm
Ref: SA1198340
A tall white French enamelware water jug featuring a fluted lower body, thin gold gilt line details, an arched handle, and a raised spout.
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French enamelware gained widespread popularity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as durable domestic kitchenware. Production flourished in regions such as Northern France, where manufacturers produced glazed iron pitchers, pots, and canisters designed for daily household tasks.

These items were manufactured from stamped sheet iron or heavy steel, which was dipped or sprayed with powdered glass glaze before being fired at high temperatures. Accents were often added using stencil patterns, transfer printing, or hand-painted gilding.

Authentic period pieces display considerable weight due to the underlying iron construction and feature natural enamel loss along high-wear edges, revealing dark oxidised metal underneath. Genuine items often feature distinct seam lines, hand-applied gilt trim, or embossed body details.

Enamel pitchers serve as excellent vessels for tall floral arrangements, dried botanical stems, or kitchen utensils. Placing the piece on a dining table, kitchen island, or windowsill introduces textural contrast and vintage character to modern spaces.

Wipe the surface gently using a soft cloth, warm water, and mild dish soap while avoiding abrasive pads that scratch the enamel. To prevent rust from forming along exposed metal edges, ensure the vessel is dried thoroughly after cleaning or holding liquid.
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