Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s Finland in Germany’s Westerwald heartland

in Germany’s Westerwald heartland

Condition: Good condition apart from a small chip on the upper rim

this unique bonbonniere embodies Laurent’s distinctive touch and Couleuvre’s long-standing heritage

Motif: Continuous Art-Nouveau foliate/scroll frieze in charcoal grey

hinge sound and lid closes well

Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s Finland in Germany’s Westerwald heartlandLight in the hand and beautifully balanced, this late 19th century milk jug was made by Sarreguemines and decorated in the much loved Flore pattern. Jet black transfer flowers climb around the tapering body, finished with a tiny Gothic border at the rim and a crisply modelled handle. Its the sort of daily luxury the Victorians understood so wellpretty enough for afternoon tea, sturdy enough for the breakfast table. Time has left a few teeny nibbles,