Vtg Art Deco French Longwy Pottery Cigarette Box & Double Ashtrays Emaux d'Art

Description: For your consideration is a stunningly crafted multi-colored enamel floral cigarette box and ashtray combination embodying the Art Deco aesthetic. Adorned with meticulously hand-painted enameled flowers, the base bears the mark "Emaux De Longwy Decore A La Main France," along with identifying numbers and letters. Measuring approximately 7 x 4 x 2 inches, this piece boasts vibrant and striking colors. Some crazing, commonly found in this type of glaze, is visible, along with a minor chip on the base that does not detract from the overall beauty of the item. In the late 1700s, the rise in popularity and commercial success of Asian ceramics served as an inspiration for ceramicists in Longwy to achieve remarkable technical advancements. In 1798, Charles Régnier established a workshop dedicated to producing faience ceramics—in Longwy-Bas, the lower district of the town. By the 1820s, skilled artisans were producing exquisite, richly colored enamels, including a diverse spectrum of blues ranging from royal to turquoise, culminating in the distinctive "bleu de Longwy." It is this unique hue—a blend not quite reaching turquoise—and the finely crackled enamel finish that set apart Longwy enamels, known as émaux de Longwy. The crafting process involved multiple firings in the kiln, alongside meticulous attention to detail during the extensive finishing stages. Today, only a select few ceramicists continue the legacy of Longwy enamels. The significant labor invested in producing these exquisite pieces is reflected in their premium prices—often amounting to several hundred dollars for a single plate or vase. TERMS OF SALE We sell and ship in the United States and through the Global Shipping Program.eBay now collects and pays all sales tax for your state. Please view the 'eBay Sales Tax Table' to see if tax will be collected and paid to your state. We have no control over sales tax, eBay handles it all. Sales tax exempt buyers must go through eBay, please don't send us tax exempt forms.We require a delivery signature on some items - especially items over $500.00.A street address is required for any UPS or FedEx shipment - No PO boxes.Contact us within 3 days of the auction's end if there is any problem.No local meet-ups or pickups at our location, all items are shipped.Some of our items are sold "as is, as found, no returns"We will abide by the "eBay Buyer Protection" rules if items are "not as described".Please make your payment within 3 business days of the sale's end. 'Unpaid Item Cases' are opened automatically by eBay after 4 days of non-payment.We will ship and confirm your item within 1 business days of your cleared payment. Shipping notes: We sell and ship in the United States and through the international Global Shipping Program that eBay offers. We take pride in our packing and never skimp on packing materials. Shipping is calculated by size, weight and your location (zip code). Fed-X and USPS. Please view all our shipping options before choosing one. We pay to insure your items. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PURCHASING....I reserve the right to save you money on shipping if I see a cheaper way to ship after you purchase my items and I'm getting ready to print out the label. It saves time in having to contact you and ask if it is alright to ship your purchase another way instead of the way you specified. If you don't want me to do this, kindly let me know in the space provided to you when you are completing the transaction. Thanks!! *Returns* We are honest and try to explain every flaw we see in all of the items we sell. But there are sometimes we miss something. We want to make it right! We do not give partial returns. We ask that you return the item to us in the original. Please let us know how we can better serve you if you have a problem and we will always rectify it in a way that is pleasing to you. We work very hard for our eBay status. Thank you for considering our beautiful pieces of history.

Price: 145 USD

Location: Amarillo, Texas

End Time: 2024-08-19T17:04:03.000Z

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