Old longwy ceramic compotier

Compotier on pedestal/vintage fruit bowl on foot from the lonwgwy earthenware factory. A blue floral decoration on a white background (discolored by time). It is stamped: longwy the faïencerie de longwy was created in 1798 by the boch family in longwy in meurthe-et-moselle in a former convent. Its notoriety will increase after the visit of emperor napoleon I who will order table services for the education houses of the legion of honor. Behind several successors, amédée de carenza then became the owner of the earthenware factory. After a visit to the factories in japan, director amédée de carenza will bring his ideas using the enamels found in china and japan as a model, hence the birth of the first longwy enamels, which were all the rage. This bowl will be perfect for presenting your pastries, fruits, cakes, or simply, while bringing a decorative touch to your table. It is also an excellent gift for lovers of beautiful objects from yesteryear. Sold in its own juice with marks visible in the photos. D 26.5 X h 15 cm off 2024-08.