Gorgeous Rare Antique Gien France Faience Small Box 19th Cent. Ronce Bird Scenes
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:8437695 | Object Type: Box |
Hardto clearly identify this particular old Gien piece despite a fair amount of research, mark could befirst appearance of Three Towers mark (from the GG painted below the towers)1860-1871, though as far as I can tell the mark itself was used past 1875. Itwould have a France mark under the towers if it was an export piece, thoughthat wasn’t required til late 19th Century. It has an AestheticMovement feel to the painted birds in the Ronce (Bramble) pattern, which wouldput it more 1880...’s. The period after Boston, or periods after titles, wasprinting convention mid 19th century up til about 1915. So at least last quarter19th century, no later than 1915.TheH.A. Boston mark adds to the mystery. H.A. Boston could be one of two Englishpottery companies who had such a H.A. mark (though neither were in Boston butwere close), who either imported it as a blank then added the painteddecoration, or imported the finished product made and decorated by Gien.Alternatively it could have been a Boston, Massachusetts importer. Itis a very pretty little piece, not sure what it was used for (seems too smallfor a hair receiver), probably had some sort of stopper or cover for the whole, nicely painted scenes of birds and branches on each side, Japanese looking. In terms ofcondition, shows its age: some chipping around the hole; chips on one side nearthe edge, lower part; chips on two bottom corners plus one showing on the side.It’s small, 2 ¼ inches high, sides are 2 5/8 inches long. Please see pics forplusses and minuses of condition. Let me know if you have questions. Thanks forlooking!Pleasepay within 2 days of close of auction. If you need another day or two justemail me.SouthCarolina residents pay 8% sales tax (SC 6% + Florence County 2%).Iusually ship next day, sometimes 2 business days if work or other lifesemi-emergencies get the best of me. I’m not usually able to ship on Saturdays, so if you provide payment on Friday, it may have to go out on Monday.RETURNPOLICYIwill accept returns only if I've missed something in the condition of the itemor have described it inaccurately. You must pay return shipping for returns.PLEASE: If you are unhappy about something in our transaction, please email mefirst before giving negative feedback. I will go to great lengths to resolveany situation that arises from our transactions.------------------------------------------------------------
