Faience Bottles

Delft faience flask with signature, 18th century M3640 This 18th-century Delft faience flask is signed “JV” and is of fine quality. Unfortunately, we note damage in several areas: ...

A very fine antique faience pottery jar. The jar is marked for "Semi D' Agno Custo". It held vitex or chaste tree seeds (semi d'agnosasto...

Decorate a shelf or kitchen counter with this pair of antique Delft olive oil containers. Crafted in Holland circa 1960, each tall vase is dressed with a cork top, and features tradi...

A very fine antique Maiolica pilgrim flask & stopper by Ginori. Decorated in the Urbino istoriato style with polychrome cherubs to the front and a lan...

This blue and white English Delft jug, made circa 1750-1760, has a tall, narrow neck with a slightly flared rim on a distinctive globular body. The decoration is the word "BOY" framed by blue dashes. It is hand-painted in blue, done in a freehand, fluid style that includes typical irregularities in the paint. Historically, 18th-century English Delftware is known for its freehand, fluid decoration, characterized by minor irregularities that evoke an authentic folk art quality. The rustic and uneven glaze is also characteristic of this pottery. The jug has a utilitarian feel, featuring four protruding lugs on the sides. Its modest yet charming form, rounded shape, and understated ornamentation reflect the everyday aesthetic of mid-18th-century Delftware production. Delftware jugs were often created for public houses, and "Boy" might reference part of a pub name, a local drinking song, or a common toast. Just as likely, given England's strong maritime traditions, this could refer to a sailor's drinking vessel. In naval and military slang, "Boy" was often used to refer to young sailors or recruits. This hand-painted inscription adds a personal touch, making this jug a unique and engaging example of antique Delftware...

A lovely antique French Quimper faience flat round snuff bottle / secouette / perfume bottle / flacon hand painted by French artisans. This is a highly collectible and rare dated 190...

A pair of oil and vinegar bottles in Faince in Beige color. It has been made in France durint the 19th Century. Decorated with flowers and Rooster pattern.

Decorate a shelf or kitchen counter with these elegant antique Delft pieces. Crafted in Holland circa 1940, the set includes a tall olive oil bottle w...

A rustic Italian faience vase molded in relief from the 19th century. The body of flattened circular form is topped by a tall cylindrical neck with a flaring rim flanked by rope-like handles. Molded in relief overall, each side is decorated with the figure of a bird in a stylized wreath amid fruits, nuts and grape vines. Resting on a flared circular foot with incised geometrical patterns echoed on the neck and rim, the vase is covered overall with brown and green splashes on an ochre ground. The rustic style of this Italian faience vase, with its rope-like decoration and particular shape echoing traditional wine flasks...