SARREGUEMINES, circa 1884-85 - Lot 12

SARREGUEMINES, circa 1884-85 Fine earthenware cruet coated with glazes colored by metallic oxides, known as Majolique. Bears the shape number "1373" which corresponds, in the list of fancy and decorative object numbers, to the faïencerie de Sarreguemines, to a "Burette 3 anses et couvercle", to a "Vase trois anses" in the faïencerie's first handwritten list. Obtained by molding, three-handled flask with "coloquinte"-shaped lid. Incised and enameled decoration of stylized flowers. Wave frieze on either side of a row of stylized flowers in relief on the body. Additional red balls at the base of the handles. Engraved marks under the base: "C 03 - SARREGUEMINES" for the factory, "C 07 - MAJOLICA", shape number "1373", paste number "207" or "227" (?), decoration number "471" and "K" shaping mark. Height: 22 cm Restorations, notably to the stopper