Description: 6 rare pre 1840 green applique cups by Creil, France.The pottery of Creil (Oise), famous enough to be quoted by Gustave Flaubert in his book "L'education sentimentale", was founded in 1797. After several bankruptcies, production increases in the early nineteenth century, probably thanks to its new owner, St. Cricq Casale, and the arrival of Jacques Bagnall in the management team.In 1840, the year St. Cricq Casale dies, the Creil factory merges with the one of Montereau (Seine et Marne). The company becomes "Creil and Montereau Faïenceries" under the name Lebeuf, Milliet & Co. (LM & Co.), until 1876. The production of the two earthenware factories remains similar until 1895, the year the factory in Creil closes after a fire. Production with the mark Creil et Montereau continues until 1920. Between 1920 and 1955, the mark "Hippolyte Boulanger Creil et Montereau" (HBCM) is used.These cups are marked Creil on verso. The motif is chalet & mountains with a couple of women in it. Size are: 3' in diameter x 2.625 " high.
Price: 450 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-11-20T17:05:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 55 USD
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Brand: Creil
Origin: France
Type: Coffee Cup
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Color: Green
Style: Empire
Year Manufactured: 1840
Material: Ceramic
Production Style: Art Pottery
Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1849
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Vintage: Yes
