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Antique French Confit Pot, Yellow Glaze

19th century
Sold 26 October 2025 · Antique and Unique
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Description

A beautiful 19th century French confit pot with twin lug handles and yellow glaze. These traditional earthenware vessels were used for preserving food, but are now highly sought after as decorative pieces for their colourful rustic charm…

Condition: The pot has typical flaws in the glaze and some chips to the earthenware body - I have tried to show these in the photos. There is a hairline crack in the rim.

Dimensions:

Width across handles - 29cm

Diameter - 24cm

Height - 30.5cm

Free UK delivery - the item will be sent using a tracked and signed for service. If you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Antique and Unique has dated this Antique French Confit Pot to the 19th Century.

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SA1139574
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Description
A beautiful 19th century French confit pot with twin lug handles and yellow glaze.
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These traditional earthenware vessels were used for preserving food, but are now highly sought after as decorative pieces for their colourful rustic charm….
Antique and Unique
fig 1. An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles.
fig 1. Antique French Confit Pot, Yellow Glaze

Condition: The pot has typical flaws in the glaze and some chips to the earthenware body - I have tried to show these in the photos. There is a hairline crack in the rim.

Dimensions:

Width across handles - 29cm

Diameter - 24cm

Height - 30.5cm

Free UK delivery - the item will be sent using a tracked and signed for service. If you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch.

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this Antique French Confit Pot to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139574
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Archive I An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Confit Pot, Yellow Glaze

Archive II An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles. View II
Archive III An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles. View III
Archive IV An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles. View IV
Archive V An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles. View V
Archive VI An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles. View VI
Archive VII An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles. View IX
Archive X An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles. View X
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Tideswell Business Park
Meveril Road
Tideswell
Derbyshire
SK17 8PY
United Kingdom
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An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles.
Antique French Confit Pot, Yellow Glaze
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An antique French confit pot featuring a glossy yellow lead glaze on the upper half and unglazed matte terracotta on the lower body, complete with two small side handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Vases & Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialTerracotta, Earthenware, Glaze
  • ColourYellow
  • MotifsDual loop handles, Dipped lead glaze, Thrown terracotta body, Flanged rim
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Confit pots are traditional earthenware vessels crafted in rural France, primarily used in the historical preservation of meats such as duck or goose confit. Their distinct design typically features a glazed upper portion and an unglazed lower body intended to be buried in cool cellars.

These pieces are traditionally thrown from local terracotta clay, featuring a porous unglazed lower half and a lead-based or mineral glaze applied to the upper shoulder and interior to ensure liquid retention. The glazes often exhibit characteristic variations ranging from honey yellow to rich ochre.

Authentic period pots display distinct signs of hand-thrown construction, such as uneven thickness, asymmetrical profiles, historical chips, and crazing within the glaze. The unglazed terracotta often shows age-related patina, mineral deposits, and surface wear consistent with functional agricultural use.

Confit pots serve as versatile decorative objects that anchor rustic or transitional spaces. They can be displayed empty on surfaces to highlight their sculptural form, or used to hold dried botanicals, branches, and kitchen utensils.

Due to the porous nature of the unglazed earthenware and historical fragility of the glaze, these pots should be dusted gently with a dry cloth. They are not watertight for prolonged periods and should not be subjected to harsh detergents, soaking, or mechanical dishwashing.
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