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A Set of Three Large French Terracotta Pots
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Clive Payne Antiques

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    Leading specialist dealer in mason's ironstone china and dealer in period english furniture.
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A Set of Three Large French Terracotta Pots

19th century
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A set of three large late 19th century/ early 20th century, matching French Terracotta pots, of a vase form with a double banding.

Size: 34? tall (86 cm) and 32? tall (81 cm)

Condition: Very good

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Clive Payne Antiques has dated this French Terracotta Pots Set to the 19th Century.

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SA659074
Dealers Internal Reference
OAK0198
Description
A set of three large late 19th century/ early 20th century, matching French Terracotta pots, of a vase form with a double banding.

Size: 34? tall (86 cm) and 32? tall (81 cm)

Condition: Very good

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Clive Payne Antiques has dated this French Terracotta Pots Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA659074
Dealers Internal Ref
OAK0198
Clive Payne Antiques
Clive Payne Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2019

Leading specialist dealer in mason's ironstone china and dealer in period english furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Clive Payne Antiques Profile Page

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Clive Payne Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A set of three large French terracotta pots featuring rolled rims, horizontal raised ridging, and natural surface weathering.
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Archive I A set of three large French terracotta pots featuring rolled rims, horizontal raised ridging, and natural surface weathering.

A Set of Three Large French Terracotta Pots

Archive II A set of three large French terracotta pots featuring rolled rims, horizontal raised ridging, and natural surface weathering. View II
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Clive Payne Antiques

Clive Payne Antiques
Telephone 01608 658856 or 07764 476776
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Unit 11 Langston Priory Workshops
Kingham
Oxfordshire
OX7 6UP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/clivepayne
Verified Since Nov 2019
Items For Sale 52
Items Sold 28
Clive Payne Antiques
Clive Payne Antiques
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A set of three large French terracotta pots featuring rolled rims, horizontal raised ridging, and natural surface weathering.
A SET OF THREE LARGE FRENCH TERRACOTTA POTS
Ref: SA659074
A set of three large French terracotta pots featuring rolled rims, horizontal raised ridging, and natural surface weathering.
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  • ObjectGarden Planters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialTerracotta, Clay
  • ColourTerracotta Brown
  • MotifsRolled rim, horizontal raised bands, tapered base, weathered surface
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This set of three large French Provincial terracotta garden planters brings a rustic farmhouse aesthetic to outdoor spaces. Each vase-form clay pot displays a natural terracotta brown finish with visible weathering, a rolled rim, and horizontal raised ridging around the upper body, all tapering down to a narrow base. The surfaces show organic green and dark ageing marks across the clay texture. Measuring 86 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, these nineteenth-century vessels provide substantial presence for exterior styling. Placement works well beside a front door, framing an entranceway, or positioned along a terrace path to hold large shrubs or floral displays. The durable terracotta material suits exterior conditions throughout the changing seasons while maintaining a classic French provincial appearance. Their matching scale and design create a coordinated arrangement that complements traditional landscaping and stone pathways.

FAQs

French terracotta pots and jars were traditionally crafted in southern regions of France for agricultural storage, such as holding olive oil, wine, or preserved foods. Over time, their durable construction and heat-retaining properties made them staple items in rural French gardens and courtyards.

These vessels are crafted from natural clay rich in iron oxide, which imparts their characteristic warm reddish-orange hue. They were typically thrown on a wheel or coiled by hand before being kiln-fired at high temperatures.

Authentic aged terracotta displays natural weathering, including lichen growth, mineral efflorescence, and variation in surface coloration. Hand-turned ridges, subtle asymmetry, and wear around the base and rim also indicate traditional manufacturing methods.

Terracotta pots can be styled in entryways, on patios, or alongside garden paths to frame architectural elements. Indoors, they serve as vocal focal points in conservatories or open-plan living spaces when grouped together or filled with structural greenery.

To prevent frost damage during colder months, terracotta pots should ideally be brought indoors or raised off the ground on pot feet to ensure proper drainage. Clean the surface gently with water and a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemicals that can strip natural weathering.
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