{"product_id":"vintage-french-saint-uze-ceramic-salt-box-wall-mounted-sel-crock-with-lid","title":"Vintage French Saint-Uze Ceramic Salt Box – Wall-Mounted Sel Crock with Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring authentic French country charm into your kitchen with this beautiful vintage French ceramic salt box, traditionally known as a boîte à sel. Featuring delicate pink roses, blue floral detailing, an attractive flower-basket design and the word SEL (French for salt), this charming piece is a wonderful example of traditional French kitchenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from cream-glazed ceramic with a removable wooden lid, this vintage salt keeper was designed to hang on the kitchen wall, keeping salt conveniently close to hand when preparing meals. Sourced from a French brocante, it offers both practical storage and decorative appeal, particularly in rustic farmhouse, French country and cottage-style kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base carries a faded French pottery stamp which appears to read St Uze France, suggesting a possible connection with the traditional pottery-making region of Saint-Uze in France. Although the exact maker and age have not been confirmed, the stamp adds an interesting element to this original vintage piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic vintage French ceramic salt box, also known as a boîte à sel or French salt cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream-coloured glazed ceramic with pink roses and blue floral decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive central flower-basket motif with black SEL lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSEL is the French word for salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable wooden lid with naturally aged finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional wall-hanging design with mounting hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase stamped with markings appearing to read St Uze France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually sourced from a traditional French brocante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal vintage kitchen storage with decorative farmhouse appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for French country, rustic, cottagecore and vintage kitchen interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne individual vintage salt box available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 15 cm \/ approximately 5.9 inches at the highest point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 16 cm \/ approximately 6.3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 11.5 cm \/ approximately 4.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 600 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: glazed ceramic and wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding authentic French farmhouse charm to a country kitchen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional wall-mounted salt storage or decorative kitchen display\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench country and rustic cottage kitchen interiors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of vintage French pottery and traditional kitchenalia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplaying alongside antique copper pans, enamelware and vintage kitchen utensils\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating a charming French-inspired kitchen in the UK, Japan or South Korea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for someone who loves French brocante finds and vintage homewares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine vintage item sourced from a French brocante and is in reasonably good vintage condition overall. There are a few small marks and spots consistent with age and previous use. The wooden lid has an aged finish and may benefit from revarnishing if preferred, although this could also be left as part of its authentic vintage character. The base carries a faded stamp which appears to read St Uze France. This is a tentative identification rather than a confirmed attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. As with all our vintage French finds, this is an original pre-loved piece rather than a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove French vintage? There is plenty more to explore. 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