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= Antique 1800's Set of 3 French Cider Salt Glazed Stoneware Bottles, One Marked
$ 76.55
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Description
RARE Antique 19th c. Set of 3 French StonewareCider
Bottles, One Marked
For your consideration is a set of three
g
orgeous 19th c. French stoneware bottles
Great caramel brown color with shiny glaze
One is marked: BOSSON
Originally used to bottle cider - Cidre Bouché: (cider with a cork)
The cider is one of the most traditional drinks in France, being produced there from ancient times. During the Middle Ages even the kids were drinking it since the water back then has not been safe. Nowadays France is the largest producer of cider in the world, mainly from the region of Normandy
Old bottles like these, especially with dark brown glaze are very scarce to find
Circa 1880's, France
All original
Measurements:
Approx. 11" high x 3.2" base diameter (across) each
Weighs about 5 lbs. 10 oz. altogether
Condition:
Very Good overall.
Please see
photos. All original and unaltered.
Some minor firing imperfections here and there. Definitely no cracks, losses, hairlines and restorations
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