Antique Art Deco French c1930s Pottery Love Bird Ashtray by Louis Fontinelle Antique Glass

Antique Art Deco French c1930s Pottery Love Bird Ashtray by Louis Fontinelle Antique GlassAn antique ceramic designer ashtray by Louis Fontinelle (1886 1964) was a French artist known for his sculptures and decorative arts. His works often feature Art Deco influences and he created pieces such as enamelled earthenware and bronze sculptures This piece is in excellent condition and was made c1920~30s and has an intentional craquelure to the glaze. It is signed by the designer. It measures 3 & 1 4" or 8. 2cm height and 5 & 3 8" or 13. 5cm

and its Rococo Revival style

Introduced in 1816

Condition: This is in very good condition

He brought along skilled workers from Strathearn

model number 4116

Shell or Fluted Design –  shell-like ridges

the company continued under family leadership until it was sold in 1929

the factory introduced many elaborate designs and patterns

Intricately adorned with crouching monkey figures on the corners

A very fine quality dish hand decorated with a floral & sprig theme illustration

Images are a very clear part of the description showing the item accurately

This is hard to spot without scrutinous close examination