Rare, Antique French Faiencerie de Gein Saucier Boat
 
This piece is GORGEOUS with crazing and patina and is in remarkable condition. There is a small chip/fleabite on the side and a small rough spot on the rim. The dimensions: 9" Length x 6" width x 5" height
 
I love these beautiful, antique pieces and enjoy thinking about who poured sauces or gravy at the dining table and for what occasions? The history of this piece is lost in time, but it can still create new history!
 
A little history of Faïencerie de Gien:
The Faïencerie de Gien was founded in 1821 by Englishman Thomas Hall, who adapted English industrial techniques to create French earthenware. The factory experienced a "golden age" between 1850 and 1914, creating elaborate pottery that won numerous awards at the Universal Exhibitions.
 
A saucière, or saucier boat, by Faïencerie de Gien is a French earthenware vessel for serving sauces. Made by the renowned Faïencerie de Gien in the Loire Valley, saucier boats are prized for their quality, artistry, and heritage. 
A saucier boat from Faïencerie de Gien is a piece of faïence fine, a high-quality earthenware that is coated with a bright, opaque, and glossy glaze.