Antique French Walnut Oil Jar from 1800's with a Great Patina

Not all antique Italian glazed Olive Oil Jars or Vases are created equal and this particular Olive Oil jar’s colors are simply beyond spectacular. Dating from the late 1800’s and discovered in a field in the south of Italy by an old friend. Most people refer to these as amphora jars, beginning in the Neolithic Period and running from approximately 9000BC to 3500BC. Generally, Amphorae were used in large numbers to transport Olive Oil and Wine. The design trade and most antique dealers simply call these vessels or Olive Oil Jars. For us, we look at the Olive Oil Jars as pieces of sculpture and they are as good looking outdoors as they are in your home. The color palette and the sheen of the glaze they are simply magical and create a truly great focal point. When we started in the antique business...

We recently purchased several of these French pottery antique / vintage walnut oil jugs, or some dealers refer to them simply as pitchers. They ...

Antique 19th century French Confit Pot with their famous Mustard-Yellow French Glaze from the South of France. The French Confit Pots were used to store or preserve cooked food and w...

The Antique Cupboard that was removed from a home we believe may have been in Scotland. The Antique Cabinet, or Cupboard was located in Ireland, but upon cleaning out the Antique Painted Cupboard, we found receipts from the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland dated 1967. Certainly not definitive, however, the cabinet is absolutely from the British Isles and more than that, is the fact that no one has attempted to restore, or worse yet, refinish the cupboard. The Patina of Old Original Paint is quite impressive and I only wish we could duplicate it. This Painted Antique Cupboard...

In the trade, we commonly call these an Olive Oil Jar, but are actually an amphora, which is a type of container of a specific shape and dimension, which began in the Neolithic Perio...

Antique French authentic ceramic water pitcher, or 'cruche', with an unbroken handle and complete with its original lid. The antique French jug or pitcher was made of ochre-glazed te...

This wonderful jar is from Shan Xi province, an ancient state of China. The region is known for producing rich sauces. Nice brown base glaze with beautiful golden yellow colored drip...

Handmade terracotta olive jar with shell motifs, Spain, 1930s On an antique traditional preserving / storage jar from Andalusia a coat of lime was applied creating shell motifs thor...

Antique pitcher vase France 18th century Brown glaze with a stunning patina from age.

French Provincial large vintage stoneware pottery oil jug, jar, vessel or vase France, circa 1960 Size: 19" high x 12" diameter x 7" base ...

A French Provincial green glazed pottery jug from the 19th century, with two handles, front spout and distressed patina. Created in Southern France during the 19th century, this jug features a green glazed upper section perfectly balancing the unfinished lower section. Presenting a small lateral handle and a larger one at the top, this French Provincial 19th century jug...

19th century two-handled terracotta urns with aged patina, Spain.