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A Large French Enamelware Water Jug 39.5 Cm
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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

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

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

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SA1241237
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

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1241237
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A tall white enamelled metal water jug featuring fluted vertical panels and thin gilt line detailing around the neck and base.
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Archive I A tall white enamelled metal water jug featuring fluted vertical panels and thin gilt line detailing around the neck and base.

A Large French Enamelware Water Jug 39.5 Cm

Archive II A tall white enamelled metal water jug featuring fluted vertical panels and thin gilt line detailing around the neck and base. View II
Archive III A tall white enamelled metal water jug featuring fluted vertical panels and thin gilt line detailing around the neck and base. View III
Archive IV A tall white enamelled metal water jug featuring fluted vertical panels and thin gilt line detailing around the neck and base. View IV
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Leicestershire
DE74 2LA
United Kingdom
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A tall white enamelled metal water jug featuring fluted vertical panels and thin gilt line detailing around the neck and base.
A Large French Enamelware Water Jug 39.5 Cm
Ref: SA1241237
A tall white enamelled metal water jug featuring fluted vertical panels and thin gilt line detailing around the neck and base.
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  • ObjectPitchers & Jugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialEnamel, Metal, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsFluted body, Gilt banding, Gooseneck spout, Loop handle
  • SizeH 39.5 cm (16 in) x W 20 cm (8 in)

This large French enamelware water jug dates from the period around 1900 and exemplifies the French Country style. Made of enamelled metal, it has a white finish decorated with thin gilt banding around the neck and base, together with vertical fluted panels on the body. The piece exhibits a gooseneck spout, a tall loop handle on the side, and minor signs of wear and age such as chipping along the rim and handle edges. The measurements are 39.5 cm high and 20 cm wide at the base, with a width of 27 cm including the handle. In a modern home, this pitcher sits on a kitchen island or a tabletop to hold fresh flowers or simply as a decorative object. It brings a touch of the French Chateau aesthetic to a period country kitchen or living space, serving as a functional vessel or a standalone display item.

FAQs

French enamelware consists of heavy iron or steel coated with powdered glass glaze and kiln-fired, widely manufactured during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for everyday household utility.

Base metal sheets were stamped or spun into shape, coated with liquid enamel, and fired at high temperatures before receiving hand-painted detailing or gilded lines.

Authentic pieces display heavy weight, hand-applied painted or gilded decoration, period proportions, and minor enamel chipping concentrated around high-wear areas like rims and handles.

A tall enamel jug functions as an architectural vessel for dried botanical displays or fresh greenery positioned on a kitchen island, sideboard, or windowsill.

Clean gently using warm water and mild soap with a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive pads, and ensure the metal edges are thoroughly dried to prevent oxidisation.
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