Cul noir wares take their name from the dark manganese glaze applied to the reverse - a practical and regional characteristic found particularly in Normandy pottery workshops during the nineteenth century
Generally in lovely condition for age
or displaying upright on shelving
this set has been lightly used and remains in very good condition despite its great age
This quality set remains very usable and will display well for years to come
Small Legumier by Grigny, Blue and White Transferware with Nesting Birds, France 1900 Versailles st amand Cul noir wares take theirA charming small covered legumier by Grigny in blue and white transferware, decorated with nesting birds. Covered vegetable dishes of this scale are highly decorative and increasingly difficult to source. Perfect as a tureen, serving dish, or centrepiece. It adds immediate refinement and a sense of collected history to a kitchen or dining room. Height 6. 5 in (16. 5 cm), width 10 in (25. 4 cm), diameter 8 in (20. 3 cm). Condition: tea staining, no