19th-century French Walnut Oil Jar.
Thick cream tin glaze over a grounded buff terracotta body.
A simple, everyday farmhouse object with a quiet, sculptural character.
THE STYLED CORNER
I’m often asked how to live with these larger "Working Stiffs" without a room feeling like a museum. This oil jar, with its thick, luscious glaze and honest terracotta base, is the perfect answer. Stood on a simple wooden bench in a hallway or tucked into a sunlit kitchen corner, it brings a sense of provincial French life into a modern home. It’s about finding that balance, pairing the rugged, wood-fired history of the pottery with the soft, neutral energy of a quiet corner.
At Dusty Gems, we specialize in giving a beautiful future to pieces with a past. Originally an everyday domestic essential in a French farmhouse kitchen, this 19th century walnut oil jar has aged into a piece of functional art. The glaze is thick and characterful, pooling slightly where it meets the raw buff clay, a testament to the hand-applied techniques of the era. It is a grounded, honest piece that carries its history with pride.
- Origin: France.
- Era: 19th Century.
- Material: Buff Terracotta with Cream Tin Glaze.
- Condition: Excellent "Working Stiff" condition; structurally sound with honest patina and historical wear.
- Dimensions
- Height 14 Inches 33 cm
- Diameter 9 Inches 23 cm
POSTAGE & COLLECTION
- Shipping: Due to the fragile nature and historical importance of our 19th century pottery, this item is available for UK Shipping Only to ensure it arrives safely.
- UK shipping £11.00
- Eco-Values: We are a green and ethical business; all items are packed using 100% recycled materials.
- Click & Collect: Free collection is available from our standalone shop at Dagfields Craft & Antiques Centre, Nantwich (CW5 7LG).
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