Type of Pottery Archives – Aux-Rois-Louis

Oil jug – Late 18ᵗʰ century – Quercy – [PA052]

Antique pottery, Late 18ᵗʰ century, Oil jug, Quercy, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 15 May 2021

Oil jug – Late 18ᵗʰ century – Quercy – [PA052] Thanks to its manganese-based glaze, this late 18ᵗʰ century oil jug has a pretty chocolate hue. Its pinched trefoil spout which marks its membership in the famous Quercy pottery is in perfect condition.

Lamb-shaped mold in glazed earthenware – 19ᵗʰ century – South West – [PA051]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Cake mold, Kitchen furniture, Mold, South West of FranceBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 7 May 2021

Lamb-shaped mold in glazed earthenware – 19ᵗʰ century – South West – [PA051] This type of zoomorphic-inspired mold was dedicated to making cookies and chocolates in the shape of a lamb for the Easter celebrations, in reference to the paschal lamb.

Terrine in the shape of a hare in glazed earthenware – 19ᵗʰ century – South West – [PA050]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, South West of France, TerrineBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 5 May 2021

Terrine in the shape of a hare in glazed earthenware – 19ᵗʰ century – South West – [PA050] Also called “gîte à pâté”, this zoomorphic-inspired terrine was used both for cooking and for presenting the famous hare pâté on a well-appointed table. The originality of this glazed terrine also lies in the alternation of star…

Oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Quercy – [PA044]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Oil jar, QuercyBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 27 February 2021

Oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Quercy – [PA044] This oil jar from Quercy, made of red clay, has the particularity of its trefoil pinched spout. The body is adorned with oblique bands, drawn with a decorating wheel.

Oil jar – 19th century – Auvergne – [PA043]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Oil jar, Oil jug, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 11 February 2021

Oil jar – 19th century – Auvergne – [PA043] This Auvergne oil jar has a very special feature: its glaze is on one side pale green and on the other yellow-brown.

Three jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord – [PA046] [PA047] [PA048]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Oil jug, Périgord, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 9 February 2021

Three jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord – [PA046] [PA047] [PA048] This jug comes from the pottery center of Beauronne-Douzillac, in the Dordogne. It could be used as a reserve of walnut oil for lighting as well as a water jug for table service. Height: 20 cm.

Oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne – [PA045]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Haute-Loire, Oil jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 13 January 2021

Oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne – [PA045] You can easily recognize the jars from the pottery center of Brioude in Haute-Loire by the very red color of the clay they are made of. This intense red results from the strong load of iron oxide of this earth. It has three handles and a…

Mélard – 19ᵗʰ century – Puy de Dôme – [PA049]

“Mélard” jar, 19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Puy de Dôme, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 6 January 2021

Mélard – 19ᵗʰ century – Puy de Dôme – [PA049] – Photos: Claude MANGIN. Large oil reserve in glazed earthenware used in walnut oil producing regions such as Auvergne, these jars called “mélards” were stored in cluzeaux and the cellars of mills or large state houses. Walnut oil was stored there, redistributed in smaller jars…

Two water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Sadirac – Gironde – [PA041] [PA042]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 9 December 2020

Two water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Sadirac – Gironde – [PA041] [PA042] These two water jugs, originating from the pottery center of Sadirac in Gironde, are characterized by the originality of their colors, obtained thanks to copper oxide. On the smaller one, we observe shades of pale green resulting from the flame effects on…

Glazed terracotta jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Beauronne-Douzillac – [PA039 – PA040]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Aquitaine, Oil jug, Périgord, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 6 November 2020

Glazed terracotta jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Beauronne-Douzillac – [PA039 – PA040] These two terracotta jugs come from the famous pottery center of Beauronne-Douzillac in the Dordogne. On the larger one we observe, depending on its overall glaze, subtle shades of green resulting from the heating effect in the oven. Patterns of digitized bands are…

Oil jug – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord [PA038]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Aquitaine, Oil jug, Périgord, Provincial artBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 15 September 2020

The beautiful ovoid shape of this oil jug from the Beauronne – Douzillac pottery center, its fine spout and its water-green glaze enhanced with digitized bands give it a notorious elegance.. Reference : [PA038].

Two water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Midi-Pyrénées [PA036] [PA037]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Midi-Pyrénées, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 26 August 2020

Two water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Midi-Pyrénées [PA036] [PA037] Carried on the heads of women who went to fetch water from the village well or fountain, these jugs are called “head jugs”. In order to make the task less painful and less perilous, these water carriers made a straw wreath wrapped in fabric which…

Three water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord [PA033] [PA034] [PA035]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Périgord, Provincial art, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 24 August 2020

Three water jugs – 19ᵗʰ century – Périgord These three water jugs come from the pottery center of Beauronne – Douzillac, which is easily recognized by the nature of the clay used: a white clay, loaded with kaolin. Most of the production of this renowned center has a green glaze, like the pottery in the…

Oil jug – 19ᵗʰ century – Beauregard de Terrasson [PA014]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Oil jug, PérigordBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 5 July 2020

Oil jug – 19ᵗʰ century – Beauregard de Terrasson This oil jug has a set of distinctive signs which inevitably links it to the famous pottery center of Beauregard de Terrasson in Périgord. Observe rather: it was turned in a sandstone clay, covered with a glaze of tint “wine lees” obtained thanks to the local…

Oil jug – 18ᵗʰ century – Quercy [PA013]

18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Oil jar, Oil jug, Provincial art, Quercy, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 27 June 2020

Oil jug – 18ᵗʰ century – Quercy This elegant oil jar, turned in the 18ᵗʰ century, is distinguished by its slender upward handle, its pinched spout, its gray brown glaze made with manganese and its decoration of knurled strips arranged diagonally. So many particular signs in this region of production, the Quercy, which make us…

Oil jar – 18ᵗʰ century – Périgord [PA031]

18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Oil jar, Périgord, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 3 November 2019

Oil jar – 18ᵗʰ century – Périgord Oil jar – 18ᵗʰ century – Périgord This exceptional oil jar called “du Bugue” is a primitive model of this legendary potter’s center in the heart of Périgord noir. Among its particular signs are its large pinched spout, its wide fluted handles and its wide digitized bands, 15…

Cooking pot – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne [PA3D002]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Cooking potBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 1 August 2019

Cooking pot – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne Cooking pot – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne Cooking pot for the chimneys, to be positioned in the hearth, glazed only inside. Reference number: PA3D002.

Varnished earthenware oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne – Massif Central [PA029]

“Mélard” jar, 19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 26 March 2019

Varnished earthenware oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne – Massif Central Varnished earthenware oil jar – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne – Massif Central This “mélard” from the Auvergne stands out with its rich green flamed finish and glaze. The lead varnish enhances and beautifies this old oil jar. Walnut oil used to be burnt…

Water jug from Sadirac – 18ᵗʰ century – Gironde – Aquitaine [PA028]

18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Water jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 20 October 2018

Water jug from Sadirac – 18ᵗʰ century – Gironde – Aquitaine Water jug from Sadirac – 18ᵗʰ century – Gironde – Aquitaine Made in the 18ᵗʰ century, this water jug comes from the famous Sadirac Gallo-Roman pottery workshop site in the Aquitaine region of France.. Reference number: PA028

Rare oil jug – 18ᵗʰ century – Beauregard de Terrasson [PA010]

18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Aquitaine, Oil jug, Périgord, Provincial art, The treasure cornerBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 22 August 2018

Rare oil jug – 18ᵗʰ century – Beauregard de Terrasson Dimensions: height 40 cm. Price: on demand. Reference number: PA010

Pitcher – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne [PA009]

19ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Pitcher, Provincial artBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 22 August 2018

Pitcher – 19ᵗʰ century – Auvergne Dimensions: height 37 cm. Price: on demand. Reference number: PA009

Oil jar – 18ᵗʰ century – Auvergne [PA008]

18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Oil jugBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 22 August 2018

Dimensions: height 39 cm. Reference number: PA008

Glazed earthenware « mélard » – 18ᵗʰ century – Puy de Dôme [PA027]

“Mélard” jar, 18ᵗʰ century, Antique pottery, Auvergne, Provincial art, Puy de DômeBy David Aux-Rois-Louis 13 August 2018

Glazed earthenware « mélard » – 18ᵗʰ century – Puy de Dôme Glazed earthenware « mélard » – 18ᵗʰ century – Puy de Dôme The size of this commonly used piece of pottery is absolutely amazing. In days gone by, it was used for storing nut oil in mills, châteaux and monasteries. In the 18ᵗʰ century, nut oil was…