Antique French/France Gien History of Joan of Arc Pitcher #7

Pottery : Transferware

 

I've seen the old Joan of Arc story plates, as they're generally referred to, but this is the first pitcher from the series I have come across -- maybe it's because not many would have survived the past 140 years! (This mark was first used c.1860, and I believe this piece dates to around that time period.)

Decorated with fabulous black transferware artwork, framed by a royal blue line top and bottom, the story depicted here is that of the "Prise Du Fort Des Tournelles Au Siege D'Orleans," which I believe roughly translates to Capture of the Tower Fortress at the Siege of Orleans (story part #7).

This pitcher is in fabulous condition, especially for its age -- no nicks, chips, or cracks, and crazing commensurate with age. (The inside shows some ink-type staining.) Measures 6-1/4" high, with a base diameter of 4-1/4"; bears an underglaze Gien France mark, along with other incised markings. A wonderful and hard-to-find addition to this story setting.

Item ID: 00423