Vintage French Glazed Stoneware Faisselle Cheese Mold

A vintage French glazed stoneware faisselle, traditionally used as a cheese draining mold for fresh cheese.

This piece has a beautiful creamy glaze, pierced drainage holes along the sides and base, and a simple utilitarian form that feels right at home in a French country kitchen. The size makes it lovely for open shelving, a collected kitchen vignette, or as a rustic holder for herbs, or small kitchen necessities.

Details:

• Origin: Sourced in France

• Material: Stoneware

• Size: 5” diameter at top, 4” diameter at base, 4” tall

• Color: Creamy beige glaze with warm stoneware undertones

• Details: Glazed inside and outside, glazed inner bottom, unglazed base, pierced drainage holes, stamped “12” on the base

• Estimated age: Mid to late 20th century, circa 1950-1980

Condition:

Very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks noted. Light wear from age and use. Sold as is. Please see photos carefully.