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Majolica egg box with lid, Manufactured in Sarreguemines, France circa 1880
Important antique piece in excellent condition. $1400 on 1st Dibs. French circa 1880. From the Sarreguemines Majolica Napkin line, a trompe l’oeil egg box or Pâté Terrine, France, circa 1885- 1890.What a great piece!An earthenware, faïence lidded egg box modeled as fresh eggs wrapped in a cloth napkin with a floral and checkered pattern and a Greek key border. An egg forms the top knob, another egg peaks out from one corner. Cleverly done – loosely square shaped, furthering the tromp l’oeil effect.Clear glazing on a cream colored clay ground with a hand painted sepia glaze to the key pattern.Marked: Sarreguemines Majolica, the mold number 1447
Measures: 8.5 in. L x 8 in. W x 5 in. H
In very good antique condition – a nice clean piece
