French Antique Majolica Oyster Server — Very Rare Barbotine
An exceptionally rare French antique slip barbotine majolica oyster server featuring stunning pink and green vivid glazes. This magnificent piece serves 12 oysters plus includes two additional wells for mignonette sauce and lemon. A true showstopper that combines practical functionality with museum-quality French ceramic artistry — perfect for elegant entertaining or serious collectors.
Why This Oyster Server Is Special
- Exceptionally Rare: French barbotine majolica oyster servers are very difficult to find
- Vivid Glazes: Beautiful pink and green hues with the lustrous finish majolica is famous for
- Serves 12 Oysters: Generous capacity plus two wells for mignonette and lemon
- Barbotine Technique: Slip-decorated French ceramic showcasing exceptional artistry
- Museum-Quality Piece: Serious collector's item and investment piece
- Perfect for Entertaining: Makes oyster service truly spectacular and memorable
- Christmas Table Showstopper: Elevates festive dining to château elegance
- Investment Piece: Rare French majolica appreciates significantly in value
- FREE UK Delivery Included: Complimentary mainland UK delivery on all orders
Specifications
Dimensions: 39cm x 23cm x 15cm tall
Capacity: 12 oysters plus 2 sauce wells
Technique: Slip barbotine majolica
Colours: Pink and green vivid glazes
Condition: Excellent antique condition
Weight: 3kg
Price: £995
About Barbotine Majolica
Barbotine is a French ceramic technique using slip (liquid clay) to create raised decorative patterns. Combined with majolica's vibrant tin-glazed finish, these pieces represent the pinnacle of 19th century French decorative ceramics. Oyster servers in this technique are exceptionally rare.
Perfect For
Serious ceramic collectors, oyster lovers, elegant entertaining, Christmas tables, New Year's Eve celebrations, château-style dining, boutique restaurants, or anyone seeking museum-quality French majolica with exceptional rarity and beauty.
Delivery
FREE UK mainland delivery included. International shipping available – contact for quotation.
Sourced with Expertise
Personally sourced in France by Polly Finlay, professional antique expert with over 25 years' experience finding exceptional and rare French ceramics and decorative pieces.
Bring French oyster elegance home — where barbotine artistry meets château entertaining.
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