Preserving jar, ironstone 4", 19th-century (two)

Set of two French ironstone jars, originally used for preserves. The lip at the top of the jar was for fastening a fabric cover.

There is a maker’s mark reading ‘L.M & C^IE Déposé Creil et Montereau’. La faïence de Creil-Montereau is renowned for its exquisite stoneware. Light wear consistent with age and use.

Sizes are:

2 x Approx. 4” diameter x 4” high
2 x Approx. 10cm diameter x 10cm high