French Porcelain Sardine Box, Antique French Porcelain Sardine Box with Wheat and Fish Motif, Numbered

Antique French Porcelain Sardine Box with Wheat and Fish Motif

Hand-Painted | Craquelure Glaze | Fantastic Estate Piece | Numbered

An exquisite example of French tableware artistry, this antique porcelain sardine box is a charming nod to 19th-century dining traditions — where even the humblest delicacies were served in style.

Hand-painted and richly detailed, the lid features a beautifully modeled fish resting among sheaves of golden wheat, a classic French symbol of harvest, abundance, and hospitality. The warm ivory glaze is laced with fine craquelure, the delicate network of age lines that collectors adore — a hallmark of true antique porcelain.

Pieces like this were typically made in France’s faïence-producing regions—most notably Limoges or Choisy-le-Roi—during the late 1800s, when hand-crafted sardine boxes graced elegant sideboards and seaside tables alike.

Today, it’s a collector’s dream: a sculptural accent for a kitchen, butler’s pantry, or dining vignette that carries the charm of provincial France right into your home. 

✨ Details:

• Origin: France, late 19th to early 20th century
• Material: Porcelain, hand-painted
• Design: Raised fish finial with surrounding wheat stalks
• Finish: Creamy glaze with fine craquelure and soft patina
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with expected wear and age lines

It measures measures 3” tall x 7.5” wide x 7” deep. There is craquelureand wear to the gold but that only adds to its charm🩷

Pieces like this are why I love Sourcing the South and the great state of Texas- especially Round Top-  for heirloom estate decor…shopping estate sales, online auctions, charity thrift stores, and antique malls to carefully curate a collection of fantastic vintage and antique finds that have and will stand the test of time.

$327 INCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING  in the continental US.
Also available for pick up at our Liberty Hill showroom just north of Austin, TX.

🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use, adding to their overall charm. Please see all the pictures, which are considered part of the description.

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