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Antique Frie Onnaing Satirical French Majolica Drunken Soldier Toby Pitcher

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A fine, figural French toby pitcher. By Frie Onnaing. In polychrome decorated majolica. In the form of a drunken soldier sitting astride a wine barrel inscribed with an anti-establishment slogan “Vive La Reduction des Periodes” for ""Live Long the Reduction of the Government"". Simply a wonderful Onnaing pitcher! Date: Late 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is an old professional repair to the spout with oxidized overpaint. There is a glaze skip or spot of loss to the base, some fine & light crazing throughout, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Freie Onnaing Pattern Name: Drunken Soldier 752 Marks: Impressed with the Onnaing factory mark to the base / 752 Measurements: Height: ca. 10 3/4 Width: ca. 7 in Depth: ca. 4 7/8 in Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Frie Onnaing (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4.88 in (12.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: There is an old professional repair to the spout with oxidized overpaint. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. See description for condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3192025135919DSAINVCHMC25_RX1stDibs: LU1610244191092

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