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Tiny French Confit Pot
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Tiny French Confit Pot

19th century
Sold 25 November 2024 · Colin Brand Antiques
This “Tiny French Confit Pot” found a buyer.

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Description

A rare very small sized french confit pot with a mustard glaze. Difficult to find them in this sweet little size.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this French Antique Confit Pot to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1096657
Dealers Internal Reference
1743
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
A rare very small sized french confit pot with a mustard glaze. Difficult to find them in this sweet little size.
Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this French Antique Confit Pot to the 19th Century.

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1096657
Dealers Internal Ref
1743
Colin Brand Antiques
Colin Brand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2014

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A small antique French confit pot featuring a glossy ochre glaze on the upper half and a raw cream-coloured terracotta base, complete with two small side handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small antique French confit pot featuring a glossy ochre glaze on the upper half and a raw cream-coloured terracotta base, complete with two small side handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Tiny French Confit Pot

Archive II A small antique French confit pot featuring a glossy ochre glaze on the upper half and a raw cream-coloured terracotta base, complete with two small side handles. View II
Archive III A small antique French confit pot featuring a glossy ochre glaze on the upper half and a raw cream-coloured terracotta base, complete with two small side handles. View III
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A small antique French confit pot featuring a glossy ochre glaze on the upper half and a raw cream-coloured terracotta base, complete with two small side handles.
Tiny French Confit Pot
Ref: SA1096657
A small antique French confit pot featuring a glossy ochre glaze on the upper half and a raw cream-coloured terracotta base, complete with two small side handles.
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  • ObjectDecorative Pottery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialTerracotta, Earthenware, Glaze
  • ColourOchre and Cream
  • MotifsDual loop handles, Dipped lead glaze, Hand-thrown body
  • SizeH 13.5 cm (5 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

Traditional French confit pots were originally utilised in the rural regions of France for preserving meats, particularly duck or goose, before the advent of modern refrigeration.

These vessels are typically crafted from local terracotta or earthenware, featuring a partially glazed upper body to prevent seepage, while the lower portion remains unglazed as they were traditionally buried in cool cellars.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as crazing in the glaze, surface wear, kiln marks, and minor irregularities in the clay that reflect hand-thrown manufacturing methods.

These vessels function effectively as decorative objects, often displayed on open shelving or tables to introduce rustic texture and historical character into contemporary spaces.

Confit pots require gentle dusting with a dry cloth and should be kept away from excessive moisture and direct heat sources to preserve the historic glaze and porous terracotta body.
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