Antique French Gargoulette | Green Glazed Terracotta | Provençal Water Cruche
This antique French gargoulette was made for carrying cool water out to the fields, and was the workhorse of its era. Your looking at an iconic green glazed water pitcher, likely produced in southern France, in the late 19th or early 20th century. When the shape and form are considered, it is consistent with regional pottery of that period.
The arched carrying handle sits high across the top, strong enough to hold the weight of a full jug. A small loop handle at the side provides the leverage for pouring. The short tubular spout opposite is just the right size to fill a glass or pour straight into the mouth. These were used daily in the fields throughout Provence.
What gives the piece its character is the glaze. A glossy emerald green covers the upper body and stops at the shoulder in a wonderfully irregular line. The lower portion and foot are in raw terracotta. This was not for decoration. The unglazed lower half let water seep slowly through the porous clay and evaporate, keeping the contents inside cool through long summer afternoons. This antique water cruche was solving the problem of refrigeration a hundred years before anyone had a fridge.
This jug loves to be alongside a variety of other antique French pottery, but it sets the bar for quality and beauty. Place it on a kitchen counter or shelf with a few sprigs of lavender and this antique French water jug brings the South of France into the room without saying a word.
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Antique French Gargoulette | Green Glazed Terracotta | Provençal Water Cruche
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We regularly ship to the United States, Canada, all EU Countries, Korea and Japan, where French antiques and vintage kitchenware are especially appreciated.
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We do not offer exchanges.
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Every piece is a genuine French or European antique or vintage find that has been carefully sourced in Provence and beyond.
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Signs of age such as patina or gentle wear are part of each item’s story and authenticity. They are not flaws but the character that makes antiques unique. If a piece has notable damage or restoration, we always state it clearly.
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