18TH CENTURY GLAZED ITALIAN CONFIT POTS

Code: 50171

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Two rare, late 18th century glazed Italian confit pots with large ear handles from the Bay of Naples. In excellent antique condition.

H: 18.0cm  W: 22.5cm  D: 19.0cm  £215

H: 23.0cm  W: 32.0cm  D: 23.5cm  £295

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.