• Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s - Pitcher & Jugs - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s - Pitcher & Jugs - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s - Pitcher & Jugs - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s - Pitcher & Jugs - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s - Pitcher & Jugs - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s - Pitcher & Jugs - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s - Pitcher & Jugs - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s - Pitcher & Jugs - The Vintage Tales
  • Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s - Pitcher & Jugs - The Vintage Tales
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Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s

Antique French Milk Jug - “Flore" - U&C Sarreguemines - 1880s

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Light in the hand and beautifully balanced, this late-19th-century milk jug was made by Sarreguemines and decorated in the much-loved “Flore” pattern.

Jet-black transfer flowers climb around the tapering body, finished with a tiny Gothic border at the rim and a crisply modelled handle. It’s the sort of daily luxury the Victorians understood so well—pretty enough for afternoon tea, sturdy enough for the breakfast table.

Time has left a few teeny nibbles, entirely in keeping with a jug that has poured its way through a century and more.

Perfect for milk, cream, or a posy of garden herbs on the kitchen dresser.

  • Material: Earthenware (ironstone-type body) with black transfer print
  • Maker: Utzschneider & Cie (U&C), Sarreguemines
  • Motif: “Flore” – naturalistic floral sprays with Gothic rim border
  • Style: Late Victorian, Aesthetic influence
  • Place of Origin: Sarreguemines, Lorraine, France
  • Mark: Printed U&C SARREGUEMINES – FLORE to base (see photo)
  • Date of Manufacture: c.1880s
  • Condition: Good antique condition with small chips to rim/spout (see photos); light age-related wear and speckling; clean interior; stable and ready to use/display.
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Origin & Maker

Sarreguemines is a renowned French faience company that has been producing beautiful ceramics since the late 18th century. Founded in 1790 in the town of Sarreguemines, near the French-German border, the company quickly gained a reputation for creating high-quality earthenware and faience pieces. By the 19th century, Sarreguemines had become one of France’s leading ceramics manufacturers, producing finely decorated tableware, tiles, and decorative items.

Sarreguemines gained international recognition when they showcased their work at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1867, a world fair that celebrated industrial and artistic achievements. This exposure helped solidify the company's reputation for innovation and craftsmanship, with their decorative faience pieces becoming highly sought after across Europe.

The company is best known for its intricate Majolica designs, vibrant glazes, and detailed hand-painting. Sarreguemines continued to flourish through the 19th and early 20th centuries, producing everything from rustic faience to elegant Art Nouveau ceramics. Today, pieces from Sarreguemines are cherished by collectors for their rich history and exquisite craftsmanship, embodying the artistry of French faience.

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