Boho/Folk Art Boch Freres Pitcher Made in Belgium La Louviere 1920's
Lively pattern on this aged beauty. Slightly Folk Art and very Boho.
Clearly marked:
Made in Belgium
BOCH
La Louviere
Fabrication Belge
1607
!607 id the production number, not the year created.
This mark was used in the 1920's
The pitcher is in good condition. There is crackle under glaze and lots of aged patina. The colors are bright. There is a crack at the bottom of the handle which has not been repaired but the handle is not affected by it.
This ironstone pitcher would fit into several decors: folk art, primitive shops, boho, and even a modern decor.
The pitcher stands 8" high. 8" from handle to spout. 6" front to back.
There are dark red, green and mustard yellow designs on a dark creamy base.
History:
The Boch manufacture was established in Belgian La Louvière by Jean-François Boch, one of main owners of another known company, Villeroy & Boch. The direction of Boch Freres SNC was in 1844 taken by Victor Boch. Production could be started immediately thanks to other Boch family ceramic businesses that sold Victor ready-to-use copperplates.
One of the most important designers for Boch Frères Keramis was Charles Catteau. He was French but in 1906 moved to La Louvière.
Source:
https://www.theoldstuff.com/en/porcelain-marks/category/249-boch-freres-keramis-royal-boch-marks
Wonderful addition to an ironstone collection.
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Product code: Boho/Folk Art Boch Freres Pitcher Made in Belgium La Louviere 1920's shops