Birmingham - Vases and Vessels

A large 19th century Spanish terracotta olive jar, circa 1880s, having two circular striations handmade in the Basque Country, located in the western Pyrenees, straddling the border ...

A mid-19th century French conscience jug with bright yellow glaze having a potbelly shape with a small drinking or pouring spout and four handles, circa 1850s. This traditional Provençal jug...

A fantastic 19th century French pot de confit or confit pot from southwest France having two handles and a greenish yellow glaze with a yellow interior glaze, circa 1870s. Utilitarian earthenware vessels like this one were a staple in French kitchens, especially in the South of France where the weather was warmer. The word confit means “to preserve," and these charming pots made it possible to cook different types of foul and preserve the meat in its own fat. French confit pots are easily recognizable because of their beautiful glazed upper sections and unglazed bottoms. The bottom half of the pot was left unglazed because it would be buried in the cool soil of the cellar or placed in a stone lined larder up to the glazing line. This storage process preserved the cooked meat before refrigeration so it could then be enjoyed throughout the winter months. This large confit pot...

A small 19th century French pot de confit or confit pot from southwest France having a beautiful rare and luminous dark green glaze on the outside with a yellow glaze inside the pot,...

Flower vases in wood and bronze by are refined objects, ready to be integrated into modern context. Glass inserts hold water to nourish and extend the life of your floral creation. S...

A large 19th century French water jug or cruche orjol from the Languedoc region in southwest France, having a hard-to-find luminous green glaze and tw...

A large 19th century traditional Spanish terracotta orza or olive jar handmade in the province of Tarragona in Catalonia, circa 1890s, having four handles and an unglazed exterior wi...

A 19th century traditional antique Spanish terracotta orza or olive jar handmade in the province of Tarragona in Catalonia, circa 1890s, having four handles and an unglazed exterior ...

A large 19th century French water jug or cruche orjol from the Languedoc region in southwest France, having a mustard yellow glaze with green and cara...

A very large 19th century French cruche orjol or water jug from the Languedoc region in southwest France, having a rare and luminous green glaze and two ...

A stunning 19th century French cruche from Provence having a yellow ochre glaze with caramel drips, two handles, a spout, and the original lid, circa 187...

Antique French pot de confit or confit pot, circa 1890s, from Martres-Tolosone, a small village in southwest France renowned for the pottery manufacturers called Faïenceries de Martres-Tolosane. The pottery or earthenware factories of Martres-Tolosane were established during the 18th century on the banks of the Garonne River, where clay deposits suitable for making earthenware were found. During the 18th century, there were a dozen Martraise earthenware factories listed, but the French Revolution and competition from England, especially, caused production to slow, leaving only two factories remaining by 1790. This utilitarian pot has a stunning white glaze and two handles, referred to as ears, and was originally used for preserving fruits or vegetables and to store eggs. Beautifully decorative, it will be a wonderful addition to any collection and add a touch of French Country charm wherever it's placed. French confit pots having an off white color like this one are not to be confused with typical confit pots that have brightly colored glazes only on the top half. Both have similar uses but the white glazed pots...