French Antique tall water jug and bowl set, aged patina, rare Art Nouveau transferware blue & white hop vines 'Helena' pattern Onnaing c1900

Stunning antique water pitcher (French 'broc') and matching large basin by renowned faience producers Onnaing of France. Bearing marks of time and patina, with beautiful decoration in blue and white transferware in a graceful Art Nouveau floral / vining pattern. Originally a bathroom set ('necessaire de toilette') of a water jug and basin for washing, these pieces show some of the signs of the passage of time but still display beautifully.

Keep them together as a fabulous bathroom accessory in a luxurious antique or French-inspired decor scheme, or use them separately, the jug makes an excellent tall vase, while the bowl works beautifully as an over-sized bowl for fruit or other display objects - either will be gorgeous as a large centerpiece or decorative embellishment for your home.

Priced and sold as the SET of basin and the jug together.

Dating from the very late 1800s / very early 1900s at the time of transition between the Aesthetic Movement and the emerging Art Nouveau. This style would have been the height of fashion during the Parisian Belle Epoque, with lovely sinuous Art Nouveau designs trailing over the surface, a grand, oversized form and a subtle sculpted elements complete the look - so much detail to enjoy in these pieces, even the jug handle is covered with pattern) while the crisp white ground really highlights the highly detailed transferware decoration.

CONDITION:
There is a hairline crack to the rim of the into the bowl of approx 22cm in length. The crack is penetrating and there is movement in it so the bowl is for display only. The bowl hase 4 other smaller hairline cracks without movement and some scuffing and glaze loss to its rim. Also a hairline crack to the rim of the spout of the jug about 7cm in length, penetrating but no movement, the jug can still be used for its original purpose or as a vase. Otherwise there are no chips, minimal discoloration, very light age-appropriate crazing of the glaze.

Please see photos for condition.

Jug dimensions:
17.5cm diameter at widest point of the belly of the jug
25cm high (at highest point)
26cm maximum depth (from back of handle to front of jug)

Basin dimensions:
37cmdiameter
10.5cm high

(All dimensions are approximate)

Stamped pattern name Onnaing as makers mark on the base.

A stunning floral design in blue transferware, this set would be beautiful for wedding photos, used for florals, a table centerpiece, or for any type of antique display. Add some delightful French florals and superb antique style to your home!

Feel free to ask any questions :)

__________________________

Notes on shipping -

I will always refund shipping overages. Etsy shipping charges are not always accurate to every destination - please enquire if you would like an exact quote for fully-insured shipping to your destination.

I am happy to combine shipping and the rates are very favorable - please enquire with me to arrange this.

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.