Vintage Digoin Grespots #2 Blue Stoneware Farmhouse Pitcher 6.75" Tall Vintage ~ Made in France

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On offer: a vintage Digoin Grespots #2 blue stoneware farmhouse pitcher.
Perfect for functional use in your kitchen or as … Read more On offer: a vintage Digoin Grespots #2 blue stoneware farmhouse pitcher.
Perfect for functional use in your kitchen or as decor for wherever you please.

Digoin history:
"It all began in 1875 in the heart of Burgundy, very close to Paray le Monial.

Initially a small family business, the Digoin "Grès et Poteries" factory produced everyday objects for the garden and home. From 1900 onwards, it became a local flagship of this booming industrial area, renamed the "ceramics valley".

It then became part of this network of factories specializing in the use of clay, which was abundant in the region.

During this golden age, more than 600 people worked in our factory.

In the 1950s-70s, the company went through a difficult period with the mass arrival of plastic. In a state of semi-dormancy, the
Despite everything, know-how is passed on and Digoin resists.

In 2014, the factory was revived with the arrival of passionate investors who wanted to save and bring back to life this testament to the heritage of French tableware." Source: manufacturededigoin dot com/en/pages/a-propos

Good vintage condition: there are some glaze pops, and uneven glazing in the interior of the pitcher, which seems to be typical for this era of production. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS.

Approx dimensions:
~ 6.75" high
~ 4.75" diameter
~ 7.75" from handle to spout

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