1950s ~ ALSACE SOUFFLENHEIM ~ French Vintage Glazed Stoneware Gratin Fondue Pot ~ Terra Cotta ~ Sandstone

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.

This round piece with side handle is caramel brown color on the outside decorated with large white daisies with green foliage and stone yellow color in the interior of the pot.

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!!

PLEASE NOTE: I have 5 pots in Total but this listing is for ONE 1 Plate. The listing is programmed to allow you to select a quantity you wish to purchase. 

I have other pieces from this region in a similar patterns at the collection link below:

ALSACE THEMED POTTERY

--- Condition ---

In rustic vintage condition given it's age. There are signs of usage, such as surface scratches/utensil marks especially on the inside surface, wear in the protective glaze, manufacturing marks blemishes where the surface isn't smooth, small chips in the varnish mostly around the edges, age spots marks in the varnish, manufacturing/firing spots from the glazing process and there is some age crackle crazing from other firing process and more detail by pot below:

Alsace Pot #1 - Octagon shape - There are several areas with chips in the varnish where the surface is not smooth on the pourer, around the edges and scratches on the bottom surface edges.
Alsace Pot #2 - Darker brown color - There are several areas with chips in the varnish where the surface is not smooth on the handle, around the top and bottom edges and scratches on the bottom surface edges.
Alsace Pot #3 - There are several areas with chips in the varnish where the surface is not smooth on the handle, around the top and bottom edges, there is a manufacturing mark/dent on the bottom edge and scratches and burn marks from usage on the bottom surface.
Alsace Pot #4 - There are several areas with chips in the varnish where the surface is not smooth on the handle, around the top and bottom edges, there is more visible wear of the varnish on the inside surface and scratches and burn marks from usage on the bottom surface.
Alsace Pot #5 - There are several areas with chips in the varnish where the surface is not smooth on the handle, around the top and bottom edges, there is more visible wear of the varnish on the inside surface and the handles appears to have been attached back to the pot but it's solid and sturdy.

Most visible blemishes shown in the photo collages. Please ask me if you are unsure. Please use ZOOM to see with more precision.

These items are old, were used and were manufactured at a time when processes were less under control as today. Therefore, in addition to the defects identified and reported in the ad, slight dimensional differences or deviations in the color or in the decoration between the different parts could be noted. Besides, some little marks or small manufacturing imperfections such as minor defects in the glaze or in the varnish etc., may also be observed.

--- Measurements & Weight ---

Approximately
Alsace Pot #1 - Octogen shape - 36 cm length with handle x 10 cm height x 24.5 cm diameter & 1830 grams
Alsace Pot #2 - 32 cm length with handle x 10.5 cm height x 23 cm diameter & 2000 grams
Alsace Pot #3 - 31 cm length with handle x 10.5 cm height x 23 cm diameter & 1830 grams
Alsace Pot #4 - 32 cm length with handle x 10 cm height x 23 cm diameter & 1920 grams
Alsace Pot #5 - 32 cm length with handle x 10 cm height x 23 cm diameter & 1630 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.

If by chance you receive an item you are unhappy with it in any way, please contact us immediately and I will do our utmost to resolve the problem. On the other hand, if you are happy, I would also love to know and very much appreciate you leaving a review on my shop page!!

I also welcome special requests that I can keep in mind when sourcing for my shop.

----- Additional Shipping information ----

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE.    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. 

If you live France. Belgium. Luxembourg. Spain. Italy. Great Britain. Portugal. Germany and Austria. I can use Mondial Relay to reduce the shipping charge. If you prefer this option. please contact me for new shipping price quote.

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 and I check to make sure I'm using the most cost-efficient method.