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French Confit Pot
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French Confit Pot

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

19th C French confit pot. 1890.

Has some historical damage.

Reference: 7338

Dimensions

12.5 inches (32 cms) High

11.5 inches (29 cms) Diameter

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Yellow Confit Pot to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA887769
Dealers Internal Reference
7338
Description
19th C French confit pot. 1890.

Has some historical damage.

Reference: 7338

Dimensions

12.5 inches (32 cms) High

11.5 inches (29 cms) Diameter

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Yellow Confit Pot to the 1890s.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA887769
Dealers Internal Ref
7338
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An antique French terracotta confit pot featuring an aged mustard-yellow glaze on the upper rim and a single side loop handle.
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Archive I An antique French terracotta confit pot featuring an aged mustard-yellow glaze on the upper rim and a single side loop handle.

French Confit Pot

Archive II An antique French terracotta confit pot featuring an aged mustard-yellow glaze on the upper rim and a single side loop handle. View II
Archive III An antique French terracotta confit pot featuring an aged mustard-yellow glaze on the upper rim and a single side loop handle. View III
Archive IV An antique French terracotta confit pot featuring an aged mustard-yellow glaze on the upper rim and a single side loop handle. View IV
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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An antique French terracotta confit pot featuring an aged mustard-yellow glaze on the upper rim and a single side loop handle.
French Confit Pot
Ref: SA887769
An antique French terracotta confit pot featuring an aged mustard-yellow glaze on the upper rim and a single side loop handle.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialEarthenware, Terracotta
  • ColourOchre Yellow
  • MotifsPartial glaze, Loop handle, Rolled rim, Unglazed base
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This French Provincial decorative vessel is a nineteenth-century earthenware and terracotta confit pot in the rustic farmhouse style, dating from 1890. It has an ochre yellow and mustard-yellow glaze with chipping, a partial glaze, and historical damage showing historical wear and surface cracks. The pot features a rolled rim, a single side loop handle, and an unglazed base with a rough, weathered texture. Measuring 32 cm high by 29 cm wide and 29 cm deep, this piece makes a characterful addition to a home. It is suited for placement on a sideboard top or as a standalone display vessel in a living room, hallway or kitchen, bringing an authentic antique French aesthetic to interior spaces.

FAQs

A confit pot is a traditional earthenware jar originating from southern France, primarily used to preserve cooked meats such as duck or pork in rendered fat prior to refrigeration.

These vessels were hand-thrown using local terracotta clay and finished with a protective lead glaze over the rim and upper body.

Authentic pieces feature a half-glazed exterior, visible throw lines, natural wear around the rim, and an unglazed lower body designed for sub-surface storage in cold dirt floors.

They serve as decorative focal points on kitchen islands, sideboards, or open shelving, often styled with dried botanical arrangements or left as standalone sculptural objects.

Clean gently with a soft cloth and mild lukewarm water, avoiding harsh chemicals or submersion to protect aged glaze finishes and unsealed clay.
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