LARGE LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY BIOT POT

LARGE LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY BIOT POTLarge, late 17th to early 18th century century French Biot jar stamped with eight makers marks. Eponymous Biot pots date back to the 16th century, 'Jarres de Biot' were used to preserve olives or store flour. This very rare example has a fine crack to the upper area and is charmingly and simply repaired with an old wire around the rim. It was discovered in an old garden in Provence where it had been used as a planter for many years, hence a small

The top rests on a substantial yet elegant iron base with scroll and foliate decoration to the feet and bracket supports

iron based Englishcafe table with tripod base with lions paw feet and mahogany top

pedestal or plant stand

Beautifully decorated with personages

It was located on Mozartplatz (Mozartgasse 4) in Vienna's 4th district of Wieden

leather seated

Dimensions: 70cm h x 53cm w x 53cm d

vintage burr elm tray with brass rim and handles

They are presented in their original

The condition is outstanding and it has retained it's colour

silver plate

French presentation table with iron base