This is one of the most spectacular items I’ve had in my 20 years as a dealer. I just love it, love it, love it. This is an asparagus footed serving cradle, with its matching drainage undertray. The Aesthetic Movement transfer decoration of Ranunculus or Poppy flowers has been clobbed (painted) in magenta and green, with royal blue and eggplant accents. Tips of the asparagus are tinted a very light blue. Both pieces have been molded to resemble asparagus spears. I don’t know if the ceramic material is Faience, ironstone, earthenware, or what have you — it is heavy and sturdy. There are impressed numbers on both pieces (696 1) , but no makers mark. This piece will date 1880 – 1890 based on style. Cradle: 9.5″ Long x 6.5″ Wide x 3.5 Tall. Under-Tray: 14″ Long x 11″ Wide x 1.25 Tall. No mentionable condition issues. No chips, flakes, breaks, mends, hairline cracks, or boo-boo’s. I try to list EVERY flaw which would be commented on something in an antique or vintage condition this does not mean all imperfections resulting from normal wear & use require comment. My goal is to have no rude surprises upon receipt. Please see “About me” for the contract legalese. Boring, I know, but essential. The item “French Asparagus Footed Serving Cradle & Presentation Tray c1890 Ceramic Antique” is in sale since Wednesday, December 30, 2020. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware\Trays”. The seller is “floribunda.cottage” and is located in Dallas, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- MPN: Unknown
- Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
- Production Technique: Pottery
- Vintage: Yes
- Origin: France
- Material: Ceramic
- Featured Refinements: Clobbed Transferware
- Shape: Trough
- Finish: Faience
- Production Style: Majolica
- Brand: Unmarked
- Style: Aesthetic Movement
- Color: Greens
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Type: Asparagus Tray
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original