These hard to source French pottery vessels, known as Archer Pots from their historic use with the French military,  were originally utilitarian objects also used in workshops, kitchens, vineyards  throughout France in the late 19th and early 20th century.
 
Marked with bold hand-stenciled numbers and decorated with traditional cobalt striping and sponged design, they were designed for everyday use rather than decoration,  which is precisely what gives them their enduring appeal today.
 
Each piece carries a direct connection with the worker who's personal number was on the pot.
 
They are attractive for the quiet beauty of honest craftsmanship: softly crazed glaze, hand-painted imperfections, worn typography, and a patina acquired through decades of practical use. No two examples age alike, making every vessel entirely unique.
 
Today, these pieces are highly sought after. Their simple graphic forms and restrained palette allow them to sit effortlessly in both rustic and contemporary homes. This country style is particularly popular in Paris at the moment.
 
Beautiful displayed individually or as a grouping, they are objects with soul,  authentic fragments of everyday French life that bring warmth, texture, and history into the modern interior.
 
The large jug is 7" tall and the mug is available separately. Please not the minor 'imperfections' from use over time, the chip of the base and the lip and the base of the handle.