{"product_id":"french-ironstone-soupiere-choisy-le-roi-hautin-boulenger-compagnie-late-19th-century","title":"French Ironstone Soupière, Choisy-le-Roi, Hautin-Boulenger \u0026 Compagnie, Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic white ironstone footed bowl with molded fruit-and-foliage relief handles, made by Hautin-Boulenger \u0026amp; Compagnie at the Choisy-le-Roi pottery in the late 1800s. The factory mark on the base reads \"Terre de Fer,\" the trade name for the hard white ironstone-type earthenware that Choisy-le-Roi perfected, a blend of feldspar and kaolin that made pieces whiter and more durable than standard earthenware. Choisy-le-Roi, Hautin-Boulenger, and the HB \u0026amp; Cie mark all refer to the same maker and location; the pottery was managed by Hippolyte Boulenger from 1863 onward and became one of France's finest ceramics houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl bears the honest patina of age: beautiful rust-colored staining throughout the interior, fine crazing, and stable hairlines consistent with 150 years of use. The naturalistic handles and pedestal base make it perfect for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable hairlines; interior age spotting and crazing; wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant bulb plants as a beautiful summer centerpiece; fresh or dried florals; fruit bowl; collector's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opening 7 inches; 9½ inches across the handles; height 5½ inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"foundresse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56679977124006,"sku":null,"price":136.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7645\/6870\/files\/4DA96A5C-C738-4385-BE9B-BF70FCE6CEED.jpg?v=1781902064","url":"https:\/\/foundresse.com\/products\/french-ironstone-soupiere-choisy-le-roi-hautin-boulenger-compagnie-late-19th-century","provider":"foundresse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}