Émile Tessier Acorn pitcher with crest & fleur de Lys 8¾"

A vintage white pitcher from the 1970s / 80s. A nice tall shape that makes it easy to display a bouquet of fresh cut flowers. SignedET underneath.

Émile Tessier (1887-1971) was a well-known ceramist from Malicorne, Sarthe in the North of France. He lived through two world wars and the German occupation. He was raised surrounded by potters and ceramists and eventually established his own atelier. He was inspired by ancient pottery and became well known for pure white pieces with decoration in relief including twisted motifs, the Fleur de Lys, animals, flowers and foliage.