SARREGUEMINES - Lot 135

SARREGUEMINES "Soufflet bouquet-holder circa 1880 Wall-mounted bouquet holder in fine earthenware coated with glazes colored with metallic oxides, known as Majolica. The piece bears the shape number "962", which in the list of fancy and decorative object numbers corresponds to the faïencerie de Sarreguemines, to a "Porte-fleurs applique forme soufflet". This model was discontinued on 24/07/1897. Obtained by molding, bellows-shaped. Rich relief decoration of plant motifs (leaves, flowers and fruit) surrounding a central medallion depicting a Greek holding a torch, seated next to an Ionian column surrounded by foliage. The base of the bellows socket is adorned with a mascaron, and the tip features a lion's head. Debossed markings under the base: "C 03 - SARREGUEMINES" for the factory, "C 07 - MAJOLICA" and shape number "962". L 55 x W 24.5 cm Restorations and missing parts