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Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Figural Knife Rests, Set of Eight

$1,485per set
£1,122.48per set
€1,289.92per set
CA$2,067.85per set
A$2,300.40per set
CHF 1,205.90per set
MX$28,110.35per set
NOK 15,355.63per set
SEK 14,455.20per set
DKK 9,628.80per set
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About the Item

A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la Hubaudière or the HB factory. “H” for Hubaudière, the factory owner at the time, and “B” for Bousquet, the original founder, France, circa 1930. Figural forms, four each of the Breton men, and the Bretonne women of the Brittany region of North-Western France. Showing the traditional dress of head coverings, aprons, and wooden Sabots. Charming forms, the men wear striped trousers, the women have their feet crossed at the ankles. Unusual for the monochromatic color scheme. Measuring: 4 in. L x 1.25 in. W x 2.25 in. H Light wear typically seen in faience, some factory or firing flaws, in the making.
  • Creator:
    Grande Maison HB Quimper (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Width: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Earthenware,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The light wear typically seen in faience, some factory/firing flaws, in the making. Truly an incredible set for the Quimper collector.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758210816183

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