Antique Glazed Stoneware Jug – Faïencerie de Digoin, 2nd half of the 20th Century

Beautiful glazed stoneware jug by Grespots Digoin, produced by the Grès et Poteries de Digoin factory in Saône-et-Loire, France, during the second half of the 20th century.

The piece features a simple, functional shape, with a slightly curved cylindrical body, a narrow neck, a wide pouring spout and an elegantly arched handle. The speckled beige stoneware is enhanced by a brown and honey-coloured glaze with irregular tonal variations, giving the piece an attractive aged patina.

The understated decoration is limited to horizontal lines accentuating the neck and the junction between the different sections of the body. Subtle glaze runs and variations in colour reflect the firing process and contribute to the piece’s authentic character.

The underside bears a partially legible impressed mark confirming its Digoin production.

Stoneware production in Digoin dates back to 1875. The factory is particularly renowned for its utilitarian stoneware, including jugs, pitchers, terrines and water pots. Stoneware became increasingly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries thanks to its durability and watertight properties.