Antique French Sarregumines Majolica Snake Serpent Mantel Vase Urn 17"

Description

A very large and impressive late 19th century Sarregumines majolica pottery vase - classical urn shape with coiled double headed snake / serpent handles, brown and white multicolor glaze with gilt painted details. Robin's egg / turquoise blue interior. Marked on base 1306 - 227 - 8 - 4. Circa 1865 - 1880.

The Sarreguemines pottery was established about 1784 by brothers Nicholas-Henri and Paul-Augustin Jacobi and partner Joseph Fabry. The enterprise remained unsuccessful until 1800 when Paul Utzschneider assumed management. Thereafter, the business expanded and prospered. The Sarreguemines factory produced most of the original tiles used during the construction of the Paris metro. Majolica was added to its production in the 1860s. At the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War in 1874, Sarreguemines became German territory. In order to maintain the firm’s French nationality, two additional facilities were constructed in Digoin and Vitry-le-François. Sarreguemines ceased production in 2007 and the firm was subsequently liquidated.

The most popular majolica pattern was a series of different fruits on a molded bed of yellow leaves. The pattern was produced well into the twentieth century. Sarreguemines is well known for its variety of humorous character jugs, but also produced a variety of majolica tureens, vases, asparagus items and figural pieces.

Condition

Good Overall - Light wear, hazing / residue

Dimensions

9" x 7" x 17" (Width x Depth x Height)