Vintage French Glazed Ceramic Faisselle Cheese Strainer

Vintage French Glazed Ceramic Faisselle Cheese Strainer (13cm Bring a touch of rustic, French country charm to your space with this beautiful antique faisselle (traditional French cheese strainer mould). Sourced from France, this utilitarian yet highly decorative piece dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century, representing a time when households crafted their own fresh artisan cheeses at home. Design & Craftsmanship Standing at 13 cm tall, this substantial earthenware vessel features a stunning, glossy cream-coloured slip glaze over a baluster shape. Unlike standard flat or raw terracotta strainers, this premium domestic piece showcases intricate, high-relief moulded scrollwork and decorative fleur-de-lis flourishes. Perforations are hand-pierced into the base, originally designed to slowly drain the liquid whey from fresh curds. Styling & Versatility Today, this gorgeous piece of French culinary history makes a fantastic addition to farmhouse or modern rustic interiors. Thanks to its built-in drainage holes, it can be creatively repurposed as: A unique indoor herb or plant pot (perfect for succulents or trailing ivy). A ventilated garlic or shallot container on your kitchen counter. An atmospheric candle holder simply pop a tealight or small pillar candle inside to watch the light warmingly escape through the bottom piercings. Condition Excellent antique condition, showing age-appropriate wear that highlights its unique history and culinary past. Beautiful glossy finish with light, authentic crazing and no major structural damage. Specifications Origin: France Era: Late 19th to Early 20th Century Material: Glazed Earthenware / Ceramic Height: 13 cm Diameter 9cm Colour: Cream / Ivory Maker’s Marks & Provenance** The underside of the base features an authentic, hand-incised capital letter "C"—the historic signature mark of the individual French artisan potter who threw or finished the vessel. It also bears a faint numerical size/capacity stamp near the drainage perforations, characteristic of late 19th-century French regional pottery production tracking. SHIPPING SHIPPING UK only.