{"title":"French Pots \u0026 Apothecary Tubs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover authentic French character with our collection of antique pots, stoneware, and apothecary tubs. Sourced directly from French country homes and historic pharmacies, these pieces feature rich glazes, weathered clay textures, and timeless silhouettes. Perfect as striking decorative accents, rustic planters, or elegant countertop storage, each piece brings warmth, history, and effortless provincial soul to your interior spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-french-dairy-bowl","title":"Antique French Farmhouse Dairy Bowl","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eAntique French Dairy Bowl | Large Vintage Pancheon Bowl | French Farmhouse Kitchenware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eEnhance your kitchen with this exquisite \u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eantique French dairy bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e, a stunning 19th-century \u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"316\"\u003evintage pancheon bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e that embodies authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eFrench farmhouse kitchenware\u003c\/strong\u003e. Discovered in a rustic \u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eNormandy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e barn, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"451\"\u003evintage Tian bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e was traditionally used in a cheese dairy farm to aid in the cheese-making process. 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Whether you’re proving large batches of bread, preparing artisanal cheeses, or simply using it as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003evintage fruit bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e for lemons, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003erustic French kitchen bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e seamlessly complements both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003etraditional and contemporary interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eAuthentic 19th-century French antique dairy bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eHandmade terracotta pancheon bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e with a classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eyellow glazed interior\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003ePerfect for proving bread, mixing ingredients, or as a decorative centrepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eVersatile for farmhouse kitchens, modern interiors, sculleries, and pantries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of vintage French kitchenware and antique home décor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eBase Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003evintage French pancheon bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003egood antique condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, free from cracks or structural damage. Please refer to the detailed images, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eA Timeless Addition to Any Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eFrench farmhouse aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e is highly sought-after by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003ehome decorators, interior designers, and collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The farm, family-run since the \u003cstrong\u003e1800s\u003c\/strong\u003e, had once produced regional cheeses using time-honoured methods, and this bowl was an essential part of that daily rhythm — used for resting milk and preparing curds in the cool of the stone scullery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eWhen we lifted it from the dust, the \u003cstrong\u003esoft yellow glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e caught the light, worn, cracked, and absolutely beautiful. The bowl had worked hard, but with grace. It hadn’t been forgotten so much as left to rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eNow cleaned and preserved, it carries with it not just the charm of rustic \u003cstrong\u003eFrench kitchenware\u003c\/strong\u003e but the quiet nobility of something truly used, truly loved, and built to last generations. It’s not just décor — \u003cstrong\u003eit’s heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003eCustomer Assurance \u0026amp; Returns:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e21-Day Return Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e – Buyer covers return shipping costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eVirtual Viewing Available\u003c\/strong\u003e – Contact us to arrange a mutually convenient session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003eRequest High-Resolution Images\u003c\/strong\u003e for a closer look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eSpecial Services for Private Buyers \u0026amp; Interior Designers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eInterior Designers:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’re happy to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003ereserve items for up to 14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e while you finalise your next project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003ePrivate Buyers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchasing for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003enew home or restoration project?\u003c\/strong\u003e We can \u003cstrong data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3164\"\u003estore your item for up to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e at no additional cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3243\"\u003eWhy Choose This Antique French Mixing Bowl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3584\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3282\"\u003eoversized French dairy bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true \u003cstrong data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003eone-of-a-kind piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering both \u003cstrong data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3377\"\u003ehistorical significance and practical use\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you’re a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003ecollector of French antiques\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003ebaking enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e, or simply someone who appreciates \u003cstrong data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3510\"\u003erustic home décor\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003ehandmade pancheon bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e is a must-have addition to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Midcentury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50032391487816,"sku":"P0163S","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8677\/4344\/files\/Vintage_French_Dairy_Bowl.jpg?v=1742045256"},{"product_id":"antique-french-glazed-terracotta-walnut-oil-jar-cruche-a-huile-de-noix-melard","title":"Antique French Glazed Terracotta Walnut Oil Jar (Cruche à Huile de Noix \/ Mélard)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique French Glazed Terracotta Walnut Oil Jar (\u003ci\u003eCruche à Huile de Noix\u003c\/i\u003e \/ \u003ci\u003eMélard\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Rural France (commonly associated with regions like Quercy, Auvergne, or Périgord)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstimated Age:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa late 18th Century to mid-19th Century (c. 1780–1850)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight \/ Width:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCircumference (at belly):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e109\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiameter (at belly):\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e34.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Key Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm \u0026amp; Function:\u003c\/b\u003e A traditional French provincial earthenware jug (\u003ci\u003ebuire\u003c\/i\u003e \/ \u003ci\u003ecruche\u003c\/i\u003e) designed specifically for holding, storing, and pouring walnut oil—a precious household necessity used both for cooking and as fuel for oil lamps during the 18th and 19th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures distinctive vertical molded\/ribbed paneling running down the bulbous body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with two heavy, thick strap handles anchored at the shoulder for easy lifting when heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a raised side pouring spout (\u003ci\u003ebec\u003c\/i\u003e) situated on the shoulder, alongside a wide central opening at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated with a pie-crust \/ twisted rope motif around the neck collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlaze \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, warm honey-amber\/chestnut lead glaze over terracotta redware, featuring subtle dark green glaze speckles (\u003ci\u003etaches\u003c\/i\u003e) and age-related patina, surface crackling, and wear typical of authentic hand-thrown regional pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Midcentury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53976631148872,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8677\/4344\/files\/A_large_French_terracotta_walnut_jar.jpg?v=1790952392"},{"product_id":"antique-19th-c-french-copper-marmite-cauldron-large-84cm-belly-pot-planter","title":"Antique 19th C. French Copper Marmite Cauldron – Large 84cm Belly Pot \u0026 Planter","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional \u003cb\u003e19th-century French coppersmith-made hearth cauldron (\u003ci\u003emarmite\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e, steeped in character and personal history. Originally brought back decades ago from a French \u003ci\u003ebrocante\u003c\/i\u003e (flea market) in Paris by a 25-year-old traveler, this pot spent a lifetime as a beloved garden and interior planter before finding its next chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional French Form:\u003c\/b\u003e Known as a \u003ci\u003emarmite\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003echaudron\u003c\/i\u003e, this distinctive wide-bellied shape was designed for open-hearth slow cooking in 19th-century French kitchens. The narrow 16 cm rim expanding out to an impressive \u003cb\u003e84 cm girth (~30 cm belly diameter)\u003c\/b\u003e allowed for slow heat retention, ideal for simmering pot-au-feu, stews, and soups over glowing coals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtisan Coppersmithing:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely hand-raised from heavy-gauge sheet copper by a skilled French coppersmith. Visible along the lower body are interlocking dovetail joints (\u003ci\u003ecramp joining\u003c\/i\u003e) sealed with molten brass solder—a traditional technique used before mass-factory production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForged Handles:\u003c\/b\u003e Its thick, cast-copper side handles are anchored by heavy rivets set against broad, hand-hammered mounting escutcheons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Traces:\u003c\/b\u003e The interior bears remnants of its original tin lining (\u003ci\u003eétamage\u003c\/i\u003e), which protected food from raw copper reactions during its working life as cookware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced directly from a Paris \u003ci\u003ebrocante\u003c\/i\u003e over half a century ago, the pot carries a deep, natural patina built over more than a century of use—first over domestic fires, and later as a cherished botanical planter. The exterior features rich fiery copper tones, muted verdigris in the crevices, and authentic fire-blackened character around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth (Handle to Handle):\u003c\/b\u003e 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelly Circumference:\u003c\/b\u003e 84 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Opening:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial piece of 19th-century French culinary history. Highly versatile for modern rustic, country house, or French farmhouse interiors—ideal as a focal centerpiece, fireplace log holder, or luxurious indoor\/outdoor planter for large greenery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Midcentury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53979544256840,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8677\/4344\/files\/Antique_19th_C._French_Copper_Marmite_Cauldron_Large_84cm_Belly_Pot_Planter.jpg?v=1788467514"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-oval-copper-planter-jardiniere-with-porcelain-handles-claw-feet","title":"Vintage French Oval Copper Planter \/ Jardinière with Porcelain Handles \u0026 Claw Feet","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage French Oval Copper Planter \/ Jardiniere with handles.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edecorative vintage French oval copper planter or jardinière, featuring brass side handles set with blue-and-white painted ceramic grips and raised on cast metal claw feet. Crafted with an oval copper body displaying a warm aged patina, the piece retains its original tinned interior, showing historic wear and oxidation. Ideal for use as an indoor herb trough, windowsill planter, or table centrepiece in a rustic kitchen or conservatory setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a French brocante market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTORY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative copper planters and cachepots were popular features of mid-to-late 20th-century French country homes, designed to bring greenery indoors while offering a classical aesthetic. The combination of warm copper, ornate claw feet, and Delft-style ceramic handles makes this an elegant accent piece for open shelving, windowsills, or dining tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION REPORT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with appropriate age-related wear, tarnish, and verdigris to the copper exterior. The tinned interior shows heavy darkening, marks, and oxidation from moisture and soil contact. Porcelain handles remain intact with light surface marks. Solid structure and stable feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 35 cm (including handles)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 8.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDELIVERY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide delivery available. Please contact us with your postcode or ZIP code for a delivery quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Midcentury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53988125770056,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8677\/4344\/files\/decorative_vintage_French_oval_copper_planter_or_jardini_re.jpg?v=1788519984"},{"product_id":"art-deco-copper-planter","title":"Antique Art Nouveau Copper Planter \/ Embossed Floral Cachepot \/ Claw Feet \u0026 Wavy","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAntique French Art Nouveau Copper Planter \/ Embossed Floral Cachepot \/ Claw Feet \u0026amp; Wavy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDESCRIPTION An impressive antique copper planter or cachepot, heavily styled with Art Nouveau influence. Crafted with a flared, wavy pie-crust rim, the body features repoussé embossed floral motifs reminiscent of stylised irises or water lilies on both sides. Raised on three prominent riveted claw feet (\u003ci\u003epieds de lion\u003c\/i\u003e), the planter displays side loops designed for ring handles or decorative straps. The copper exterior exhibits a rich, warm reddish-amber glow, while the interior retains a dark aged patina from historical use as a flower vessel. A striking statement piece for an entryway console, fireplace hearth, or windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROVENANCE Private UK Collection; sourced from an antique fair in Northern France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTORY Dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, this cachepot embodies the fluid, nature-inspired lines of the French Art Nouveau movement. The contrast between the organic embossed floral detailing, dramatic scalloped rim, and sturdy riveted claw feet gives it an undeniable sculptural presence. Designed to hold potted plants while concealing plain terracotta pots, it brings classic French chateau elegance and warmth to any interior setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION REPORT Good antique condition with appropriate signs of age and light historic wear. The copper body is structurally sound with minor surface marks, faint scratches, and light tarnish consistent with age. The riveted feet are firmly attached and stable. Interior displays natural oxidation and darkening from historic plant potting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS Top Rim Diameter: 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 29 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaker Details:\u003cstrong\u003e (Stamp on Base\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph Sankey \u0026amp; Sons Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStamp:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ccode\u003eJ.S \u0026amp; S \/ SOLID COPPER \/ MADE IN ENGLAND\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Albert Street Works, Bilston, Staffordshire (near Birmingham), England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegistered Design Number:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ccode\u003eRd 403904\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Registered Design Number\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe registration code \u003cb\u003eRd 403904\u003c\/b\u003e explicitly identifies the exact pattern on your Art Nouveau copper planter. In the British patent system, this number officially dates the registration of this specific design to \u003cb\u003e1903\u003c\/b\u003e (late Victorian \/ early Edwardian period).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is catalogued as a solid copper jardiniere\/planter featuring embossed stylized corn cob or iris flower motifs around the sides and raised on claw feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDELIVERY Worldwide delivery available. Please contact us with your postcode or ZIP code for a delivery quotation. Specialist insured delivery can be arranged for furniture, fine art and antiques throughout the UK and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Midcentury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53988925243720,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8677\/4344\/files\/IMG_0560.jpg?v=1788531063"},{"product_id":"french-olive-confit-pot","title":"19th-Century Antique French Grey Glazed Confit Pot","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an authentic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e large-format antique French earthenware confit pot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sourced directly from a French dealer at the prestigious Ardingly Antiques Fair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This specific pot (pictured in the foreground) features the classic rustic silhouette and dual lug handles typical of traditional French preserving vessels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is covered in a deep,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e glossy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e olive-green glaze that leans toward grey,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e characteristic of the highest quality stoneware from the South of France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically used to store meats preserved in fat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this pot boasts a substantial weight and rich patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While perfect for its historical context,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it makes an exceptional decorative statement in a contemporary kitchen or a rustic farmhouse setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for holding large kitchen utensils,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dried botanicals,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or simply as a sculptural antique piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Width (Handle to Handle):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 28 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAperture (Opening):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South of France (19th Century) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eSource:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acquired at Ardingly Antiques Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent antique condition with minor surface wear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e glaze variations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and signs of age consistent with its functional history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please review images for detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container unknown\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping Worldwide - Please contact us for a quote\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage Midcentury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54181139743048,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8677\/4344\/files\/French_Brocante_pottery_-_Confit_jar_-_walnut_jar.jpg?v=1790951794"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8677\/4344\/collections\/A_large_French_terracotta_walnut_vase.jpg?v=1791036045","url":"https:\/\/vintagemidcentury.co.uk\/collections\/french-pots-apothecary-tubs\/french-pots.oembed","provider":"Vintage Midcentury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}