{"product_id":"antique-french-wonky-three-footed-faisselle","title":"Antique French Wonky Three-Footed Faisselle","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate 19th to early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin \/ Source:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 3¾ inches tall × 5¼ inches across at the widest point × 4½ inches across in the opposite direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthenware \/ stoneware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully irregular antique French faisselle with a softly wonky handmade form, perforated sides, and three small feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used in French cheesemaking to drain whey from fresh curds, this example stands out for its uneven shape and wonderfully imperfect rim. The asymmetry gives it a sculptural quality and makes it especially charming among more refined kitchen pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistorical or Decorative Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaisselles were utilitarian vessels used throughout French kitchens and dairies for draining fresh cheese. Their perforated bodies and simple footed forms were made for function first, which is exactly why surviving handmade examples often have such appealing irregularities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age and former utilitarian use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is intentionally irregular and uneven, with surface variation, firing marks, discoloration, and general wear throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of my favorite types of pieces because it can be used almost anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for washed berries, garlic, kitchen scraps, markers, paintbrushes, or small utensils. It would be especially charming on a homeschool or art table filled with colored pencils or markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be used as a rustic planter or fitted with a small candle so the perforations glow like tiny points of light at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would happily leave this one out on a kitchen shelf, counter, or table simply because the wonky handmade shape is so good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs with all antique pottery of unknown composition, food-safe use cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607838408875,"sku":"POT-026","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/antique-french-wonky-three-footed-faisselle.jpg?v=1786479529","url":"https:\/\/rueandrelique.com\/products\/antique-french-wonky-three-footed-faisselle","provider":"Rue \u0026 Relique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}