This antique gravy boat immediately captivates with the uniqueness of its glaze. The speckled grey-blue covering the body, dense and matte, contrasts with the bright cobalt blue accents that highlight the openwork handles and the pouring spout. A dialogue of textures and tones that gives the piece an immediate presence. Its shape is particularly well-executed. Low and flared, it rests on a discreet ring foot. Two handles with a pierced detail elegantly frame the piece, while the flat-grip lid fits precisely. The pouring spout, short and upturned, is highlighted with a cobalt line that accentuates its design. The speckled glaze evokes the studio stoneware of the 1930s-1950s, a period when French ceramists explored material effects and chromatic contrasts with new freedom. The piece bears a partially legible mark on its back, attesting to its manufacturing origin. It measures approximately 20 cm in width and 15 cm in depth, including the lid. An object of character, unique enough to be displayed alone, yet it will naturally find its place on a well-appointed table or in an interior where beauty and utility converge. France, circa .
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Material: Émail
- Colour: Gris-bleu
- Colour: Bleu cobalt
- Period: