• Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy - Le - Roy - 1900s - Gravy Boat - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy - Le - Roy - 1900s - Gravy Boat - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy - Le - Roy - 1900s - Gravy Boat - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy - Le - Roy - 1900s - Gravy Boat - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy - Le - Roy - 1900s - Gravy Boat - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy - Le - Roy - 1900s - Gravy Boat - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy - Le - Roy - 1900s - Gravy Boat - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy - Le - Roy - 1900s - Gravy Boat - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy - Le - Roy - 1900s - Gravy Boat - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy - Le - Roy - 1900s - Gravy Boat - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy - Le - Roy - 1900s - Gravy Boat - The Vintage Tales
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Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy-Le-Roy - 1900s

Antique Blue Gravy Boat with Sparrows - H.B. & Cie, Choisy-Le-Roy - 1900s

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This early-1900s gravy boat with two handles by H.B. & Cie, Choisy‑Le‑Roy, captures the essence of French artisanal elegance. 

Its elegant and unusual cobalt-blue transferware is decorated with sparrows flying around - I'm guessing here - cherry trees, showcasing the factory’s celebrated flair for naturalistic motifs. 

The soft crazing that blankets the surface is a gentle reminder of its long history - meals served, tables gathered around, a life well-lived. Whether used to serve gravy or simply displayed, this piece combines function with a romantic charm typical of French provincial pottery.

It’s a lovely find for anyone passionate about timeless tableware with a story.

    • Material: Terre de Fer
    • Style: French Country Style
    • Technique: Transferware
    • Place of Origin: France
    • Mark: Terre de Fer, HB & Cie.
    • Date of Manufacture: Around 1900
    • Condition: Lots of patina and crazing, no chipping.

     

    Dimensions:
    Saucière:
    Length: 22 cm | 8.6 in
    Depth: 10 cm | 4 in
    Height: 10 cm | 4 in

    Saucière with plate:
    Length: 25 cm | 9.8 in
    Depth: 17 cm | 6.7 in
    Height: 11 cm | 4.3 in

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    Origin & Maker

    Choisy‑le‑Roi’s faïence production began in 1804 under the Paillart brothers, and by 1836 had evolved into a major earthenware hub under Louis Boulenger. In 1863, Hippolyte Boulenger renamed the factory H. Boulenger & Cie, ushering in an era of innovation and growth.

    Choisy became known for its fine earthenware and later majolica, employing around 300 craftsmen and hosting four kilns. By the 1860s, its majolica rivalled British output, bolstered by artisans from Sarreguemines after the Franco‑Prussian war. The factory won accolades at international exhibitions, including Paris 1878, and produced striking architectural tiles and ornamental pieces.

    Although production ceased in Choisy in 1934, the brand lived on after merging with Creil‑Montereau. Today, Choisy‑le‑Roi’s beautifully glazed faïence remains sought after by collectors, and its legacy continues to shine in museums and heritage collections.

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