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Antique 19th Century Émaux de Longwy French Enamel Covered Sauce Boat with Attached Underplate - Apple Blossom Motif (Shape 890)
- Brand: Émaux de Longwy
- Origin: Longwy, France
- Material: Antique Fine Faience Earthenware / Ceramic Cloisonné
- Object Type: Antique Lidded Sauce Boat / Gravy Boat / Small Covered Tureen
- Structure: Fused Single-Body Piece (Serving bowl is permanently attached to the underplate base)
- Pattern / Motif: D188 \"Fleur de Pommier\" / Apple Blossom
- Shape / Mold Number: 890 (Impressed on the underside base)
- Backstamp Markings: Features the early impressed arching \"LONGWY\" factory hallmark, sizing letter \"E\", and historical factory artisan wedge stamps next to shape code 890.
- Color Palette: Vibrant Turquoise Craquelé Blue ground, Soft Pink & White Blossom Branches, Deep Imperial Cobalt Blue Trim accents.
- Era: Late 19th to Early 20th Century (Circa 1880–1910 / Victorian)
Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic piece of French ceramic history: a genuine antique lidded sauce boat (saucière) with a permanently attached underplate from the world-famous Émaux de Longwy pottery manufactory in France.This exceptional heirloom piece features the highly collected Shape No. 890, cleanly impressed into the clay on the underside of the base alongside the early factory\'s signature arching \"LONGWY\" stamp, factory sizing letter \"E\", and the workshop\'s historic geometric artisan wedge markers.It is stunningly hand-decorated with Longwy\'s legendary D188 \"Fleur de Pommier\" (Apple Blossom) motif, showcasing delicate pink and white blossom branches trailing across a vibrant, crackled turquoise-blue background glaze. The elegant handles, scalloped borders, and pointed lid finial are finished in a rich, contrasting deep cobalt blue. The bowl and spill tray are molded together as one singular unit—a classic historic French dining design layout intended to capture table drips and protect fine household linens.
- Condition Notes: Beautiful antique condition given its age. Exhibits the natural surface glaze crazing and light character wear expected of genuine early Longwy earthenware.
An outstanding addition to any curated collection of historic French faience, elite European majolica, or luxury antique dining displays!Shipping & Handling:
This fragile piece will be meticulously wrapped, heavily double-boxed, and fully padded to ensure a completely safe delivery to your doorstep. Fully insured transit is included. Please feel free to message me with any questions before purchasing!
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