Antique Set of Saint-Uze Ceramic Canisters
Antique Set of Saint-Uze Ceramic Canisters
France
~1900
French Provincial
Antique
An exceptional antique French faïence kitchen canister set found in Chambord, originating circa 1900–1920. This complete, highly coveted six-piece nesting series features a beautiful square silhouette elevated by elegant, integrated bracket feet and topped with matching fitted, handled lids. Rendered in a classic French country blue-on-cream palette, each jar is adorned with a delicate, freehand border of trailing clover or floral vines framing traditional French typography. The set scales down beautifully in size according to its historical pantry purpose, labeled verbatim from largest to smallest: Farine (Flour), Sel (Salt), Café (Coffee), Thé (Tea), Poivre (Pepper), and Épices (Spices). Presenting wonderful, honest utility from decades in a provincial kitchen, the set shows a character-rich patina, including minor, expected glaze wear along the lid rims and subtle discoloration that beautifully anchors its authentic turn-of-the-century heritage.
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ABOUT THIS PIECE
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Size (cm):
* Flour: 17.0 x 11.0 x 11.0 cm
* Tea: 12.2 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm
* Spices: 9.8 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm
* Pepper: 10.8 x 6.9 x 6.9 cm
* Coffee: 13.3 x 9.0 x 9.0 cm
* Salt: 15.0 x 9.7 x 9.7 cm
Size (in):
* Flour: 6.7 x 4.3 x 4.3 in
* Tea: 4.8 x 3.0 x 3.0 in
* Spices: 3.9 x 2.5 x 2.5 in
* Pepper: 4.3 x 2.7 x 2.7 in
* Coffee: 5.2 x 3.5 x 3.5 in
* Salt: 5.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 in
Weight (g):
* Flour: 907.0 g
* Tea: 358.0 g
* Spices: 236.0 g
* Pepper: 286.0 g
* Coffee: 501.0 g
* Salt: 679.0 g
Weight (oz):
* Flour: 32.0 oz
* Tea: 12.6 oz
* Spices: 8.3 oz
* Pepper: 10.1 oz
* Coffee: 17.7 oz
* Salt: 24.0 oz
Material(s): Stoneware
IN YOUR HOME
IN YOUR HOME
At Maison Amaranth, we envision these nesting jars lined up across an open wooden shelf or nestled together on a kitchen countertop, where their charming blue and white motifs bring a touch of French brocante soul to daily life. They are beautiful styled as a complete set to hold your culinary essentials, or split up across a workspace to elegantly corral small items.
A NOTE ON CHARACTER
A NOTE ON CHARACTER
Each piece shows the gentle marks of time, adding to its character. Photos reflect the condition; variations may occur. All sales are final. Every curve and imperfection tells a story — a testament to the Maison Amaranth ethos of bringing objects with soul into your home.