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Quimper faience is produced in a factory near Quimper, in Brittany, France. Since 1708, Quimper faience (“faïence” in French) has been painted by hand, and production continues to this day. “Petit Breton” plate, Henriot, c1925. The “Faïenceries de Quimper” were established in “Locmaria”, the historical faience quarter of the city […]

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Nice late 19th century French faience tea caddy. Hand painted with an orange, blue, yellow, and green floral design. Marked on the bottom CF in blue. This mark was used by Charles Fourmaintraux in Desvres France between 1863 and 1900. Has some glaze flaking along the edges, a chip to […]

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