Sold 23 August 2025 · David Robinson Antiques

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Description

A large pair of French mid 19th century Faience Jars and Covers decorated with panels of classical romantic scenes of nymphs playing in the waves. These are surrounded by bunches of foliage and flowers. They have wonderful lion's head handles to the sides.There is a small chip to the rim and lid as can be seen in the photograph but they are otherwise in good condition.

Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Pair of Faience Jars to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1161361

Description

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There is a small chip to the rim and lid as can be seen in the photograph but they are otherwise in good condition.

David Robinson Antiques

Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Pair of Faience Jars to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1161361

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David Robinson Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023

Dealer Profile

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A pair of large, bulbous lidded ceramic jars featuring hand-painted mythological scenes in central medallions surrounded by delicate blue and yellow floral motifs on a white tin-glazed background.

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David Robinson Antiques

Telephone 07860 307887

Location

Stand 26
The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Jars and Urns
Period19th century
StyleContinental European
MaterialEarthenware, tin-glaze
ColourMulticolour
MotifsPainted figural medallions, Floral scrollwork, Scrolled handles, Domed finial covers
SizeH 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Faience refers to tin-glazed earthenware developed during the Renaissance in Europe, heavily influenced by Islamic and Italian maiolica traditions, known for its opaque white glaze and colourful painted decoration.

Faience pieces are crafted from earthenware clay, fired once, then coated with an opaque tin-oxide glaze which serves as a canvas for metallic oxide pigments before a final glaze firing.

Authenticity is identified through characteristics such as crazing in the glaze, hand-painted brushwork nuances, iron-spotting from the kiln, and historical wear patterns on the unglazed foot rim.

These decorative vessels can be displayed as statement pieces on sideboards, mantels, or console tables to introduce historical texture and a classical colour palette to modern rooms.

Maintain faience by dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding immersion in water to protect the porous earthenware body and delicate tin glaze from moisture damage.