Antique French Canister Set, Art Nouveau Longchamp Transferware, Kitchen Storage

A matching set of 6 French antique canisters in classic Art Nouveau style. This rare set, including lids, was made c1910-1920 in polychrome transferware faience (earthenware / ironstone) by renowned French faience design house Longchamp, France in their "Treillage" pattern. Bearing a few marks of time, but still lovely on display and usable for small storage needs.

Featuring classic Art Nouveau transferware designs and a classic Parisian-style font (similar to that you will see on the Paris Metro signs from the period), this set will be a stunning and chic vintage addition to any kitchen, especially in the French Country / farmhouse style. The colour is a beautiful deep teal blue on an aged white ground, accented with pops of yellow and orange in the fruit baskets which feature on the both the pots and lids. A cheerful and elegant design!

In descending size as follows from largest to smallest:

"Farine" - 18cm high x 12cm wide x 12cm deep
"Sucre" - 16.5cm high x 11cm wide x 11cm deep
"Cafe" - 15.5cm high x 10cm wide x 10cm deep
"The" - 14.5cm high x 9cm wide x 9cm deep
"Poivre" - 12cm high x 8cm wide x 8cm deep
"Epices" - 11cm high x 7cm wide x 7cm deep

(All sizes at widest / tallest point, including lids)

Stamped on the base with the maker and design.

Showing signs of a long life, this set has suffered some areas of damage as follows:

- 2 lids of this set have sustained damage with a large chip at the rear of the 'Café' lid; and a crack through the 'Thé' lid plus an accompanying chip (this crack has been (inexpertly) repaired so the lid remains usable, though visibly cracked.
- The 'Café' pot has a small Y shaped hairline crack in the base (not visible on display)
- Other signs of use and wear are also present, including minor areas of discoloration, flea bite glaze losses, and crazing of the glaze; as to be expected with the age of the set.

Since all of the pots and 3 of the lids remain in good condition, taken as a whole, the damage is not too noticeable (especially if the set is displayed on a shelf) and remains in satisfactory vintage condition with a patina of age and use. Overall this set remains very attractive despite its marks of time - a lovely way add authentic French charm to your vintage kitchen!

Feel free to ask any questions - more photos available on request :)

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Notes on shipping -

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I am very happy to combine shipping so please get in touch if you like multiple items in my store.

I always shop around to ensure the best possible packaging and shipping solution for you. Rest assured I will be using all my skills as a former art gallery owner to ensure that this treasure makes its way safely to your home. I have shipped literally hundreds of fragile items to every continent over the past 20 years. Your shipment will be fully insured against loss and damage in transit so you can buy with confidence.