{"product_id":"early-20th-century-savoyard-earthenware-twin-wall-cutlery-strainer","title":"Early 20th century Savoyard terracotta twin wall cutlery strainer","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wall-hanging twin cutlery strainer from Savoie in glazed terracotta, early twentieth century. The arched backplate, pierced with two suspension holes, rises behind a pair of joined cylindrical wells, each intended to hold cutlery upright as it dried. The piece is finished in a warm reddish-brown glaze, decorated with raised slip-trailed motifs in cream and green, with lively scrolling foliage across the front and a bold leaf design on the backplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in French as an \u003cem\u003eégouttoir \u003c\/em\u003eà couverts or \u003cem\u003eporte-couverts égouttoir\u003c\/em\u003e, this type of wall-mounted kitchen piece belongs to the tradition of Savoyard \u003cem\u003eterre vernissée\u003c\/em\u003e. Made for everyday domestic use, it combines practical purpose with the expressive decoration typical of regional pottery, where humble forms were enlivened with coloured slips, floral motifs and glossy glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it brings immediate character to a farmhouse, pantry or French country kitchen. Hung near a prep sink or displayed on a kitchen wall, it can hold dry flatware, wooden spoons, brushes or small tools. It also works beautifully as a decorative piece on open shelving, paired with confit jars, copper, cutting boards and other vernacular pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 9½\" high x 11\" wide x 3½\" deep \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 24cm high x 28cm wide x 9cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53961377546578,"sku":"24944","price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC08953_9d85fd71-21dc-469b-b557-9f4837d28882.jpg?v=1783598437","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/early-20th-century-savoyard-earthenware-twin-wall-cutlery-strainer","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}