Large Dark Cobalt Blue Cache-Pots from Sarreguemines, 1800s, Set of 2

Here's a rare and exceptional pair of ceramic pot covers from the highly reputed Sarreguemines faïencerie. 

It's a magnificent work very close to the Longwy blues, with golden geometric decorations on a deep, chic navy blue background.

The marvelous floral motif features magnificent tendrils and flowers hand-painted in gold. 
Combined with the dark cobalt-blue exterior, a magnificent sky-blue interior, presenting a lovely contrast, gives this pair of cache pots incomparable elegance.

Period: 19th Century
Circa : 1835 - 1900
Dimensions : Height : 22,5cm - Diameter : 26cm - Diameter of base : 19cm
Signature : Sarreguemines
Numbered : 1663

The reputation of Sarreguemines earthenware is well established. In the space of two centuries, the small family industry that began during the French Revolution has come a long way. 
Many enthusiasts of these cheerful, colorful pieces are scattered all over the world.
Paul Utzschneider and Paul de Geiger, true one-man bands, propelled the small town to the forefront of the earthenware industry.
from the 19th century onwards, Sarreguemines offered the world a vast collection of earthenware, vases, planters, murals, fireplaces and more.

Today, the Sarreguemines earthenware factory is no more. Nevertheless, some of its flagship collections are still produced by various factories in France.

For example, the Lunéville-St-Clément faïencerie now produces the "Obernai" collection.