French Confit

19th Century large green glazed terra cotta “Confit” pot with four handles. France, circa 1880. 12.5” high, 14” diameter.  

Today, the French confit pots, make for the perfect accessory for your Country French Kitchen.

Very unusual French confit pot only 5 1/2" high and are highly regarded by French pottery collectors.

Most times, the French confit pots were placed in a stone lined larder, to keep cool.

Antique “Classic” French confit pot, that were originally used to store food.

A selection of Antique French confit pots, used for the preservation of meats such as Goose, Duck or Pheasant.

Antique French confit pot and it is difficult to find something better, than an original antique confit pot, to decorate a Country French kitchen with.

A pair of Antique French confit pots, used for the preservation of meats such as goose, duck or pheasant.

A superb 19th century French confit pot with lovely drippy mustard yellow glaze.

French chefs already know what a confit pot is, but for everyone else who may not, the yellow glazed confit pots were used for meat preserving.

Antique French confit pot, circa 1900. Aged terra cotta with yellow glaze.

Confit pots were a staple in French kitchens, particularly in the south where the weather was warmer.

There is something visual about the French pottery that screams, South of France. Even Van Gogh used a confit pot in a painting.

Two glazed terracotta jugs of French confit pots with good traditional form and fine color.

French confit pot, late 19th century, France. Wonderful pale yellow glaze with lovely aged patina.

19th century French confit pot, urn form, top half with green glaze and bottom without, flared rim leading to a bulbous top and narrowing toward the base, flanking handles, marked al...

Beautiful terra cotta dark mustard -brown colored French confit jar with double handles. Measures: 12" L x 12" W x 12.5" H 8" opening on top 32" circumference.

Beautiful terra cotta dark mustard -brown colored French confit jar with double handles. Measures: 14" L x 14" W x 14.5" H 6.5" opening on top 34" Circumference.

Antique French confit pot, late 19th century. Aged terracotta with yellow glaze.

French confit pot with a lid and that in itself is a bit unusual, for generally we would see a big handle in a confit pot at the top with a lid, so I do not want to guarantee it was ...

Antique French confit pot, late 19th century, France. Wonderful rustic rich yellow glaze with aged patina.

French Confit pots used in 19th century French kitchens to preserve food, in particular fatty meats, like duck confit.

Antique 19th century French Confit Pot with their famous Mustard-Yellow French Glaze from the South of France.

19th Century country French confit pot is a fine example of the pinnacle of evolution of the clay pot as used for foodstuff storage.

Antique French confit pot in the classic French mustard color, with a touch of green accent.

19th Century French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed pottery. This rustic French terracotta confit pot is earthenware pottery from the 19th century.

Antique French Confit pot or Confit Jar that were originally designed to store food.

Antique French Confit Pot or Confit Jar is a Mustard Yellow and the perfect decorative accessory for any country inspired kitchen.

An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional ochre yellow glaze on the top half and nice old patina with bits of red on the lower half.

Antique French Confit Pot in a Beautiful blend of both green and mustard glazes.

Francophiles and French chefs, know what a confit pot is, but for anyone who does not, the ochre glazed confit pots were used for food preservation.

A spinach washed antique confit pot with twin handles, great form and color.

The duck fat helped to preserve the bird in a cool environment, such as a stone lined larder. Today, the confit pots make for an excellent way to decorate a country French kitchen.

Antique ochre glaze confit pot with modern table lamp conversion. This was originally used to store food in the cellar. Minor loss of glaze, please see pictures.

Classic form and excellent color. The interior decorated with a spinach glaze. Flakes to glaze on rim do not detract.       

Absolutely stunning, each and every antique French confit pot is a surviving piece of utilitarian pottery made well over 100 years ago.

19th century pair set 2 French confit pot yellow glazed pottery provincial ~Direct from France~ ~This is for two antique French confit pots, almost the same size, making them a h...

19th century pair set 2 French Confit pot yellow glazed Pottery Provincial ~Direct from France~ ~This is for two antique French confit pots, almost the same size, making them a h...

19th century French olive glazed confit pot.

Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

French chefs already know what a Confit Pot is, but for everyone else who may not, the Yellow-Mustard glazed Confit Pots were used for meat and foul preservation.

Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

19th century pair set 2 French confit pot yellow glazed pottery provincial.

Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

Fine pair of confit pots with upper section having an ochre glaze. Pots have wear commensurate with age and use, glaze skips, wear, stains, slight chips, and the smaller pot has a 3"...

19th century large French confit pot yellow glazed pottery provincial farmhouse ~Direct from France~ ~YES, we saved a few of these confit pots from our last container and are off...

A stunning 19th century French pot de confit or confit pot from southwest France having two handles and a rare dark green glaze on the outside with a yellow glaze inside the pot, cir...

Set of 2 good 19th century half ocre glazed Confit Pots from the South of France. In good condition, normal small hairline cracks and signs of domestic use.

Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

Classic antique confit pot or jar in which the French stored their food.

Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

The word "confit" means "to preserve" in French.