Antique Moustiers Faience Sauce Boat

A beautiful antique Moustiers faience sauce boat, in a timeless Brain-inspired design, with graceful cobalt blue scrollwork and elegant detailed borders. The rich decoration is beautifully complemented by the glazes wonderful buttery patina, with deeper taupe tones and natural variations that have developed over generations. This is exactly the kind of age and character that makes antique French faience so special a piece with warmth, history, and a beauty that cannot be recreated.

Marked Moustiers on the underside, this charming sauce boat is a lovely addition to a collection of antique French faience or a beautiful accent displayed in your home. There is a small chip along one side of the rim, along with age-related spotting and glaze variation, all shown in the photographs. I especially love pieces like this because they tell a story they were made to be used, enjoyed, and passed along. Filled with flowers, displayed on an open shelf, or brought to the table for a special gathering, it brings a touch of authentic French charm and a beautiful sense of history into your home.

• Measures10-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ x 3-1/2″h.