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Ceramic

Antique

Sylvie Favorite

French Alsace Pinched Neck Jug

France, 20th Century

$165

These Alsace salt-glazed ceramic pots have us swooning. Handmade in the late 19th-century, these beauty embody Alsace's rich French-German heritage. The delicate blue and grey hues are sure to bring your neutral kitchen to life. Sylvie loves using it as a vase with a single stem, or as a stand alone piece on any surface.

  • Dimensions:

    13" H x 8" W x 8" D

  • Materials:

    Ceramic

  • Weight Range:

    5 lbs

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    Each Vessel is unique, with its only glaze brush strokes and markings. But don't fret, we only select our favorites.

  • Collector's Notice:

    As antique and vintage pieces, items may show signs of age and wear. Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Sylvie discovered these in a flea market nestled in the hills of Luberon. These late 19th-century hail from Alsace, and are a display of rich French-German heritage. The region's pottery tradition dates back to the 16th century, with Betschdorf becoming a renowned center for salt-glazed stoneware by the 1800s. Local potters perfected the art of throwing salt into the kiln, creating the distinctive gray glaze and pebbled texture. The jug features hand-painted blue motifs, making each piece unique. Once a farmhouse staple for cooling wine, cider, or water, these jugs were prized for their durability and ability to keep liquids cool.

In the heart of a sun-soaked French village, the early morning air hums with anticipation. The brocante is just beginning to stir, its stalls lined with an eclectic mix of treasures gathered from generations past. Sylvie finds herself weaving through narrow rows, where the earthy aroma of aged wood and the faint hint of lavender linger in the air.

As she strolls, she exchanges nods and smiles with the seasoned vendors who watch over their wares like guardians of history. Every table holds something captivating—hand-painted ceramics, tarnished silverware, stacks of well-loved books, and intricately carved furniture that speaks of another era. The charm lies in the imperfections: a slight crack in a glazed vase, the patina on a brass mirror, the weathered edges of a faded tapestry.

With each discovery, Sylvie curates a collection that embodies the soul of the art of antiquing. By afternoon, her arms are filled with treasures, each piece a window into another life, another time. A thought sparks as she gazes at her finds: What if I brought this feeling home? And so, the Sylvie Brocante was born—a collection designed to transport you to that sunlit village, where every item carries a piece of France’s soulful past, inviting you to experience it in your own space.