Pierre Frey Faience Table Wares for Gien
Nine 'Pierre Frey of Paris' faience table wares for Gien, modern era, comprising a large salad bowl, teapot, two small dishes and a beaker in 'Clematites' design, the two small dishes additionally marked 'Meilleurs Voeux 2007'; and a large chocolate cup and saucer and a tall jug in 'Fayence'; backstamps underside to all, height 4.72 in., diameter 10.63 in., (bowl)
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- Faience / Maolica - Originating in ancient Egypt, faience is the name given to tin-enamelled porcelain or earthenware, deriving its name from Faenza in Northern Italy. Also known as maiolica because at one time the wares passed through Majorca. In England, faience / maoilca underwent a revival in the late 19th century by the art potteries set up about that time.
Majolica was the name given to a specific product evolved by Minton in 1851 and introduced at the Great Exhibition. The pottery was coloured with a clear glaze containing metallic oxides.
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