Charming rustic French Vintage glazed terracotta/sandstone/enameled stoneware gratin fondue pot with handle and pourer in the style of Vallauris (not stamped). In French this is called "Poelons en terre cuites vernissée" This pattern is typically ALSACE SOUFFLENHEIM and is stamped 20 on the bottom which means it's 20 cm in diameter and capacity.
The brown stoneware is decorated with white flowers (daisy) surrounded by a green design and yellow interior. This traditional container is used for cooked items that need to be melted like fondue and is called a caquelon. The glazed ceramic pot with thick handle, squat, broad shape and handle with hole in the center is designed so that the bottom and sides heat evenly, which helps prevent the cheese from scorching.
This can be used for cooking or use your imagination as it's great for your unique interior design needs. It has lots of charm!!
--- Condition ---
In lovely vintage condition given it's age. There are marks of usage, age marks in the varnish and manufacturing spots from the glazing process and lovely age crackle crazing from other firing process, the brown color has some color contrast of blue in the patina which really adds to it's charm and the bottom of the pot shows signed of being on the fire for cooking. All the decorative blemishes are shown in the photos, please use ZOOM to see with more precision.
Special Note about aged Porcelain:
If you are not accustomed to this ‘look’, google crazing and the aging process of porcelain. The Japanese use crazing to add an artistic look to their pieces whereas antiques go through the natural aging process.
--- Measurements & Weight ---
Approximately 30 cm length with handle x 20 cm diameter x 21 cm width x 10 cm height & 360 grams not including packaging weight
--- Additional Notes ---
All items are of vintage quality and will show some signs of age. As it is my main priority to have very happy customers, I try my best to inspect, clean and describe very carefully the vintage condition of my product listings and any exceptional wear on a piece. If you have any doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me directly, I prefer to provide you with as much detail to ensure your complete satisfaction.
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I also welcome special requests that I can keep in mind when sourcing for my shop
----- Additional Shipping information ----
I ship all my products using the French Postal Service (La Poste). For larger items. I ship using Colissimo (La Poste International service) which includes tracking. minimum insurance and estimated delivery dates (which is normally faster than the processing times in my policy section). If you want additional information about insurance or tracking for smaller items. please contact me for details on the supplemental change.
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I am also willing to use Happy Post upon request and where ship location is offered in their service plan.
All items are shipped from France to all over the world and I welcome multiple orders to consolidate shipments to help reduce shipping fees. where possible.
To be economically responsible and not charge handling fees. when available. I try to use recycled materials for my packaging while being mindful that the materials are suitable to ensure the safest expedition to protect your purchase during the delivery process. I pack very carefully. especially fragile items. but I do check to make sure I'm using the most cost-efficient method.
