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Antique French majolica pitcher in the form of a rooster, made by St clement, France circa 1900. Measures 13 inches tall.
Wonderfully modelled chicken with fabulous detail to the different kinds of feathers on his chest, back and tail, the scales and claws of his feet and the face with it's poppy eyes and bright red carbuncle. Wide open yellow beak forms the spout of the pitcher / jug and the upturned tail forms the handle. Colours are yellows, greens, blues, browns and oranges. Marvellous detail and fresh detail, only found in the older examples.
Marked underneath with Impressed St Clement France mark and No. 7516. Good condition. |
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