Antique French Egg Carrier with Six Hand-Painted Egg Cups - late 19th Century Art Nouveau making it a delightful conversation

making it a delightful conversation starter at the dining table

Adorned with cheerful lily of the valley motifs and accented by elegantly crafted handles

though they show some gentle wear

delicate flowers in terracotta

and a beautifully curved handle—speak to the artistry that has defined Gien since its founding in 1821

Antique French Egg Carrier with Six Hand-Painted Egg Cups - late 19th Century Art Nouveau making it a delightful conversationA rare survivor from a simple French country kitchen: a late 19th century ceramic egg carrier with six tiny, removable egg cups each hand painted with its own floral motif. Sweet, delicate, and brimming with patina. Theres quiet poetry in everyday objects especially those made for modest homes with a keen eye for beauty. This French egg carrier dates to the late 1800s and holds six small, removable egg cups, each hand painted differently with sprigs,