{"product_id":"flour-pot","title":"Vintage Gabriel Fourmaintraux Desvres Farine Flour Jar – French Chaumière Pottery","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eAn authentic vintage French brocante find, this charming Gabriel Fourmaintraux ceramic flour jar was made in Desvres in northern France and features the colourful hand-decorated rustic style of Fourmaintraux's popular Chaumière pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eThe front is traditionally inscribed “Farine” — French for “Flour” — and decorated with stylised flowers and foliage in blue, olive green, orange and brown against a creamy white glazed background. A contrasting brown lid completes the classic French country kitchen design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eThe underside carries the handwritten “G.F. Fait Main” mark associated with Gabriel Fourmaintraux of Desvres. “Fait Main” translates as “handmade”. Fourmaintraux was part of one of Desvres' best-known pottery families, and this colourful rustic style became particularly associated with the company's post-war production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2894\" data-content-reference-end=\"2937\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003ePersonally sourced at a traditional French brocante, this is both an attractive piece of authentic French kitchenalia and a collectable example of mid-20th-century Desvres pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3701\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ndux8g\" data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003eAuthentic vintage French brocante find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r33s5c\" data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003eGabriel Fourmaintraux pottery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xnv5yd\" data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3215\"\u003eMade in Desvres, northern France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p3trzi\" data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eTraditional French faïence \/ glazed ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z5yca\" data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eHandwritten G.F. Fait Main maker's mark to the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jz6er4\" data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3358\"\u003e“Fait Main” translates as “handmade”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jhoiij\" data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003eFarine translates as “flour”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r5malg\" data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eChaumière-style rustic floral decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n1lm3r\" data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3536\"\u003eHand-decorated blue, green, orange and brown design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"viplox\" data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3556\"\u003eCream glazed body and complete with original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b9khsm\" data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003eTwo decorative side handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15php3y\" data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003eGood vintage condition with no chips or cracks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bpec4l\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3863\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8f5xhe\" data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003eHeight: approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003e16cm \/ 6.3 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i46fzs\" data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003eTop diameter: approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003e10cm \/ 3.9 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gskteh\" data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3863\"\u003eUnpacked weight: approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"3844\" data-end=\"3863\"\u003e650g \/ 1.43 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9n2xta\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3880\"\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"4259\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14bg9jk\" data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3960\"\u003eCollectors of Desvres ceramics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p3ri2u\" data-start=\"3961\" data-end=\"4000\"\u003eFrench country and farmhouse kitchens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vkhu08\" data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4035\"\u003eVintage kitchen storage displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"it2diq\" data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4072\"\u003eKitchen dressers and open shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dtkyku\" data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003eFrench brocante-inspired interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n74mo5\" data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4140\"\u003eCottage and rustic interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"35m7je\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4747\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4865\"\u003eThis is an authentic vintage French ceramic flour jar, personally sourced at a traditional brocante in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4867\" data-end=\"5106\"\u003eIt is in\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003egood vintage condition with no chips or cracks. As an original pre-owned piece, there may be minor signs of age and use consistent with vintage French pottery; please view all photographs as these form part of the description. The base bears the handwritten “G.F. Fait Main” mark associated with Gabriel Fourmaintraux pottery from Desvres, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hr8i1s\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4278\"\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4407\"\u003eDiscover over 300 authentic French brocante finds, individually sourced for their character, craftsmanship and timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4409\" data-end=\"4487\"\u003eExplore our full range of curated collections at: \u003ca data-start=\"4459\" data-end=\"4487\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allthingsfrenchstore.com\"\u003ewww.allthingsfrenchstore.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16yo9uy\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003eUK Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4643\"\u003eFree UK delivery. 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