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