{"product_id":"vintage-gabriel-fourmaintraux-desvres-pottery-jug-1-litre-hand-painted-french-pitcher","title":"Vintage Gabriel Fourmaintraux Desvres Pottery Jug – 1 Litre Hand Painted French Pitcher","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful vintage French brocante find, this \u003cstrong\u003eGabriel Fourmaintraux Desvres pottery jug\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wonderfully characterful example of traditional French ceramic ware. Hand decorated with colourful stylised flowers and foliage in blue, green, ochre and warm terracotta tones, it has all the charm of classic French country pottery.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe underside bears the handwritten “G.F. Fait Main” mark, identifying the piece with Gabriel Fourmaintraux of Desvres in northern France. “Fait Main” translates as “handmade”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith a generous 1-litre capacity, traditional pouring lip and substantial curved handle, this vintage ceramic pitcher would look beautiful on a farmhouse table, kitchen dresser or open shelving. It could be used as a serving jug or displayed decoratively, and would also make a charming vase for fresh or dried flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePersonally sourced by us at a traditional brocante in France, it is in particularly good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. We also have other pieces of Desvres pottery available in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic vintage French brocante find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGabriel Fourmaintraux pottery from Desvres, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten “G.F. Fait Main” mark to the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Fait Main” translates as “handmade”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional French hand-decorated ceramic pottery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColourful stylised floral and foliate design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy white glazed ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional pouring lip and large curved handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 1 litre capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood vintage condition with no chips or cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectable French pottery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Desvres pottery available in our shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 16cm \/ 6.3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop diameter: 11cm \/ 4.3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: approximately 1 litre \/ 1.76 UK pints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpacked weight: approximately 500g \/ 1.1lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Gabriel Fourmaintraux pottery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Desvres pottery and French ceramics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench country kitchens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarmhouse and cottage interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRustic kitchen dressers and open shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing water and other cold drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing as a decorative flower jug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench brocante-inspired interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovers of traditional French pottery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA characterful vintage housewarming gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an authentic vintage French ceramic jug, personally sourced by us at a brocante in France.bIt is in good vintage condition with \u003cstrong\u003eno chips or cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a genuine pre-loved piece, minor signs of age and previous use may be present and form part of its character. The underside carries the handwritten \u003cstrong\u003e“G.F. Fait Main”\u003c\/strong\u003e mark associated with Gabriel Fourmaintraux of Desvres. Please study all photographs, including the photograph of the base mark, as these form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDiscover More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDiscover more authentic French vintage homeware and brocante finds at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allthingsfrenchstore.com\"\u003ewww.allthingsfrenchstore.com\u003c\/a\u003e, including other pieces of Desvres pottery currently available in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUK Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree UK mainland delivery (including Scottish Highlands \u0026amp; Islands).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDispatched via Royal Mail 48 with full tracking; orders sent next working day (Friday orders ship Monday). We reuse packaging where possible as part of our environmental ethos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Things French Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48946175574246,"sku":"A74","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/1655\/3958\/files\/Desvrespitcherjug.png?v=1790084503","url":"https:\/\/allthingsfrenchstore.com\/products\/vintage-gabriel-fourmaintraux-desvres-pottery-jug-1-litre-hand-painted-french-pitcher","provider":"All Things French Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}