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Great looking French stoneware bottle. Stamped cartouche on shoulder with “LB.” Made in Quimper. Unusual form with glass bottle-like lip. Heavy piece weighs slightly below 3lbs. There are a number of in-making imperfections that add to the character of this large bottle.

 

Date: 1840 – 1860.

 

Size: 12 1/4″ tall.

 

Condition: Expected use wear with some old flakes here and there.

A few thoughts on stoneware: Stoneware was originally designed as utilitarian objects. Typically, these pieces were put into service for many years. As such, stoneware will generally show signs of heavy wear and usage. Some chips and cracks are usually in evidence, and serve as reminders that stoneware was first and foremost meant to be functional. These factors should be taken into account when evaluating a piece.

 

Price: $112

 

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Categories: Bottles, Country, Primitives, Stoneware