RARE 19th c QUIMPER French Faience SECOUETTE SNUFF BOTTLE PORQUIER DROP Form

Description

Offering for your consideration a charming antique Quimper "drop" shape "secouette" snuff bottle or "tabatiere" tobacco bottle dating from the last quarter of the 19th century.
This handsome elongated oval snuff bottle depicts a traditional peasant lady with flower sprays on one side. The reverse side has a delightful geometric pattern with lattice work and an intricate blue "x's" and a tiny four red dot design.  The side has a sweet red chain link border.
The piece measures 3 1/4" long and is in excellent antique condition.
It is unsigned. However the form and geometric patterns are well known by Quimper collectors to be from the Maison Porquier.  AP snuffs were never signed.
Please visit my other auctions this week of interesting Quimper snuff bottles and other handsome French faience finds. You may preview them in photos 4-6 above.
I shall gladly combine shipping on multiple purchases to save you postage costs.
Thank you for your visit to this charming Quimper snuff secouette with an interesting geometric eye appeal, as well as with the traditional Breton lady.
PLEASE note that Quimper snuffs are featured on the opening page of the International Quimper Club's website at www.quimperclubinternational.com  The secouette forms are great favorites among French faience collectors.