Description
A green majolica glazed pedestal vide-poche with an acanthus leaf pattern, England circa 1875-1880.
French for ’empty pockets’, the vide-poche is a small bowl or container kept in a convenient location to empty your pockets into when you walk through the door. Perfect for holding your keys or coins.
A shaped upper bowl of swirled leaves sits raised on a pedestal echoing the leafy pattern around the base.
6 in. W x 5.5 in W x 3.5 in. H
Unmarked.
In excellent antique condition. A dark glaze bubble on the bowl, a kiln effect in the making.
