Large Enamelled Cast Iron Orange Tree Planter From The Bouget Enamelling Factory - Paris 1880.

Large enamelled cast iron orange tree planter from the Bouget enamelling factory - Paris 1880.
Enamelled cast iron orange tree planter with a slightly flared truncated cone shape decorated with blue and red fleurons and lambrequins on a white background inspired by the earthenware of the Royal Manufacture of Rouen. On either side two lions' heads serve as holds, all resting on four feet lion claws. Signature De l'émaillerie du Bourget-Paris 1880, on the inner neck. It is to note the presence of some wrinkles of time, slight wear.
Dimension: Height 61cm - diameter 49cm
A pair of planters of the same model sold at Christie's Paris, November 29, 2019, lot 355 (live auction 17686).
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6244438
Also at Artcurial on May 20. 2019 Auctioneer : Isabelle Bresset.
https://www.artcurial.com/fr/lot-jardiniere-de-la-deuxieme-moitie-du-xixe-siecle-signature-de-lemaillerie-du-bourget-paris-et