ÉMAILLERIE DU BOURGET

Set of six planters


19th century, Napoleon III period
Enamelled cast iron with metal sheet container

H. 88,5 cm - L.  80 cm (34 ⁷/₈ in -  31 ¹/₂ in)


EACH PLANTER IS SIGNED:
E.PARIS&CIE 47 RUE DE PARADIS (A PARIS)

The rare set of six enameled cast iron planters is exceptional by its very large size.   The planters are decorated with stylized foliage patterns in blue and coral colors on white background. The handles are shaped in lion heads. This particular decoration was designed as an imitation of Rouen earthenware which had an immense success since the 17th century.
 
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Château in Loir et Cher, kept in the same family since 19th century