TWO EXQUISITE 18TH CENTURY POTS FROM THE BAY OF SALERNO

Two extraordinary 18th century glazed Italian confit pots from the Bay of Salerno with very rare 'shell' handles. In excellent antique condition.

H: 23.5cm  W: 26.0cm  D: 23.0cm  £295  (Left)

H: 20.5cm  W: 21.0cm  D: 19.0cm  SOLD  (Right)

Originally used for preserving foods including anchovies, sardines & olives in brine, or olive oil. They make wonderful decorative pots that can be used as vases, planted with spring bulbs, herbs etc.