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Vintage French Fish Shaped Poubelle de Table – Ceramic Seafood Shell & Fish Bone Pot

Vintage French Fish Shaped Poubelle de Table – Ceramic Seafood Shell & Fish Bone Pot

£19.99 GBP
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An unusual vintage find, this charming fish-shaped ceramic Poubelle de Table is a traditional French tabletop waste pot, designed for collecting small food scraps during meals. Particularly suited to fish and seafood courses, it provides a decorative place for fish bones, mussel shells, prawn shells and other discarded seafood remains.
In the shape of a fish, with raised fins, sculpted detailing and a distinctive speckled beige and brown glaze, this characterful piece features a removable lid embossed with the French words "Poubelle de Table". Its unusual design makes it both a practical piece of French dining tableware and an attractive addition to a rustic kitchen or coastal-inspired interior.
Sourced from a traditional French brocante market, this is a lovely example of vintage kitchenalia, equally suited to a farmhouse dining table, seafood supper or decorative kitchen display.

Key Features

  • Authentic vintage French ceramic Poubelle de Table
  • Unusual three-dimensional fish-shaped design
  • Traditional French tabletop waste bin for food scraps
  • Ideal for collecting fish bones, mussel shells, prawn shells and seafood waste
  • Removable ceramic lid embossed "Poubelle de Table"
  • Sculpted fish detailing including fins, tail, scales and eyes
  • Rustic speckled beige and brown glazed ceramic finish
  • Decorative and practical French country kitchenware
  • Alternative use as a decorative storage pot or vide-poche
  • Sourced from a traditional French brocante market
  • Distinctive vintage French coastal and nautical home décor

Dimensions

  • Height including lid: 22cm / 8.7"
  • Length: 23cm / 9.1"
  • Depth excluding lid: 15cm / 5.9"
  • Unpacked weight: Just over 1kg / approximately 2.2lb

Perfect for

  • French country kitchens and farmhouse dining rooms
  • Fish suppers and seafood dining
  • Collecting fish bones, mussel shells and other small food scraps
  • Coastal, nautical and seaside-inspired interiors
  • Rustic French kitchen shelves and dresser displays
  • Collectors of vintage French ceramics and kitchenalia
  • French bistro and restaurant-inspired table settings
  • Unusual gifts for lovers of French brocante and vintage homewares

Condition & Authenticity

Authentic vintage French brocante find in good used condition. There are a couple of small nibbles to the ceramic lid, as shown in the photographs. Otherwise, the piece presents well.
As with all our vintage and pre-loved pieces, signs of previous use form part of the character and history of the item. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

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