Gien Shabby Antique French Jug, Red Transferware Floral Ironstone w Ribbon motif artichoke plate and smaller examples like this

and smaller examples like this are increasingly sought after

some tea staining and signs of use and wear such as fleabite chips

richly decorated with many intricate details and likely hand coloured

or for display as desired

Gien Shabby Antique French Jug, Red Transferware Floral Ironstone w Ribbon motif artichoke plate and smaller examples like thisA shabby but gorgeous French antique water jug ('broc' in French) in red transferware earthenware ironstone in a beautiful Aesthetic Movement floral design of peonies and trumpet flowers, with butterflies and bugs and a stunning ribbon twist border. Made by renowned faiencerie de Gien, France c1880 1900. This beautiful pitcher is made in earthenware with a creamy white paste and red transferware. It features a different design on each face, a classic