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Faience invalid feeder – Digoin and Sarreguemines
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This is one of those antique objects whose form intrigues even before one knows its purpose. This invalid feeder, known as a "duck feeder," belongs to the history of domestic and hospital care from the early 20th century. Made by Digoin and Sarreguemines, whose mark is still present under the base, it was designed to allow a bedridden person to drink without needing to sit up. Its long spout allowed for gentle administration of water, herbal tea, broth, or liquid preparations, while the handle facilitated its handling for the patient. Its ivory earthenware has acquired a beautiful patina over the decades, accompanied by an aged crazing of the glaze which today highlights the full character of the piece. Its almost organic silhouette, with its rounded body and long, tapered spout, now makes it a singular decorative object, particularly interesting in a cabinet of curiosities, a collection dedicated to the history of medicine, or simply among other antique earthenware pieces. A modest object of daily care, it has become, over a century later, a witness to an era when even the most practical accessories were crafted from earthenware. Length approximately 20 cm. Height approximately 8 cm. Digoin and Sarreguemines, circa .
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- Brand: Digoin Sarreguemines
- Material: faïence
- Colour: ivoire
- Period:
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 1 sale