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Saumur Wine Jug 5-3/4" high, 4-3/4" long, 4" across to tip of spout. From Saumur, the famous wine-growing center of the Loire valley, comes this little charmer. Possibly commissioned by a wine merchant (white or red!) as a petit cadeau for favored clients, we think it was probably intended to be decorative rather than for serious use (though it fills and pours nicely). Barrel-shaped pieces are always highly desirable...this is France, after all...and this one has great presence. Modest conservation measures, indicated by the three red dots, and good age, though we cannot give a specific factory attribution. $125, shipping $20. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 866.813.1879 info@merchantofprato.com

Crêpes Serving Dish 8-1/2" long, 5-1/2" across, 3-1/8" high at tops of ruffled edges. Imagine this piece flattened out: it is exactly the shape a crêpe would be! So roll them up, pile them in, and serve in this delectable dish. Just a bit of glaze wear along the tops of the blue ruffles, consistent with its age, ca. 1905, and general usefulness. This is a very rare form and would be a treasure in anyone's kitchen. $165, shipping $25. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 866.813.1879 info@merchantofprato.com

Scalloped Plate 9-3/8". A gallant sailor and a seated girl make a handsome couple beside the sea. Ca. 1925, this would make a charming small painting.  Perfectly restored, ready for your special place. $295, plus $30 shipping. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 866.813.1879 info@merchantofprato.com

Deep-dish Plate 9-5/8" diameter, the rim slants upwards almost 2". One of the variations of the Pêcheur series; see Graviano, pp. 106-110 (these folks show up on p. 110). It has had minor conservation and is now in beautiful condition. ​$175, plus $20 shipping. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 866.813.1879 info@merchantofprato.com

Pair of scalloped plates, 10" diameter. A vibrant orange red is the keynote of this pair, used in the chain border, floral sprays, and costume details. The colors, over-all, have been so richly applied, they have a rare enameled effect. So while they are in perfect, original condition, we would recommend them for display, rather than use, as one would not wish to mar the surface in any way. S: HR Quimper on the front, ca. 1905. $325, plus $35 shipping. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 866.813.1879 info@merchantofprato.com

Calotte, ca. 1860. An exuberant burst of field flowers and petals. 8-3/4" diameter, an unusually deep 2". This was well-used in its day, hence the glaze is full of gentle crazing. Our restorer's three red dots indicate we also had a mild conservation measure taken: a hairline has been cured. Considering its age, we think this is best kept for display only: it would be equally handsome on shelf or table. $250, shipping $25. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 866.813.1879 info@merchantofprato.com

Pair of Plates, ca. 1870 Luscious soft tones, these came from a Brittany farmhouse where they must have had pride of place in the vaisselier because they are in pristine condition, despite their many years. Left: Plate, 9" diameter. Varied striping makes a simple frame for this exuberant basket of flowers. $165, plus $20 shipping. Right: Calotte, 8-5/8" diameter. So interesting to see how the artist took the same elements yet created an entirely different effect. $195, plus $20 shipping. They are in such perfect harmony, we are offering them together: $335, plus $30 shipping. To purchase contact Merchant of Prato 866.813.1879 info@merchantofprato.com