Decorated antique clay travel canteen from the 19th century

Decorated travel flask made of terracotta from 1800, round, hollow inside, with a white background featuring abstract decorations in shades of blue, ochre, and green. The ornamentation is placed exclusively on the exterior of the flask. It originates from central Italy and is in good condition.

These small bottles made of terracotta had the special property of storing water or other liquids essential for quenching the thirst of pilgrims during their travels. Relatively small in size, with a lenticular shape, they could be attached to a belt or carried on the shoulder using a string wrapped around the flask and threaded through four loops or perforated slots placed on the sides.

In this way, the basic tool of a traveler soon became decorated and enriched with new shapes, both in terms of the plastic from which the flask is made and its typology, until finding particular shapes, such as the hollow flask, which, equipped with a base, suggests a decorative rather than functional purpose.

The decorations also include primitive graffiti with geometric or floral motifs, enamel coloring, or decoration that may be pictorial in nature, according to the patterns common in that period, or, as in the most popular examples, abstract, as in the case of bottles with abstract, almost free decoration, where we might think that the decorator simply had colors at their disposal to use or finish.

Beautiful antique furniture and accessories can be an excellent idea for decorating our interiors. Today, there are more and more enthusiasts of high-quality old products that have a specific character and soul. It's a nod to the history, creation, and design of traditional and timeless furniture. There are many different styles in antique furniture, each with its distinctive features.

There are many different styles characterizing antique furniture, but we can highlight a few of the most important. Eclectic furniture belongs to the 19th century, during which the Biedermeier style reigned. Its variations in the early years of this century include neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe style, and finally, the English Victorian style. By the end of the century, these styles transitioned into pseudo styles of classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.

Original Empire style furniture dates from the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It all stemmed from Napoleon's reign. There, a significant resemblance and references to Roman and Greek decorations were imposed.

Classicist furniture is in the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in the Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is the Baroque, whose name comes from the Portuguese barocco – which translates to an irregularly developed pearl. These were very representative pieces of furniture, meant to literally ooze glamour and play a significant role in luxury. Exceptional, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasize the lofty tone of these products.

Today, we can observe how the Baroque style has greatly influenced today's classic furniture, which is designed with a great resemblance to the past era. Another significant style is the Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also left a significant mark on the art of furniture making. The Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains were used, as well as cornices, strong plinths, and bas-reliefs. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they offered many new possibilities, such as the construction of sideboards or generally broadly understood chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.

Lion's paws, eagle heads – these are common sights in the Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands recreate such furniture, taking examples from Italian or French creators. This is an expression of admiration and care for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It is important to remember that in each country, furniture making was perceived differently, so each style in a given country had its own distinct character. This is very important, especially when searching for the right luxury antique for your interior.

The most important aspect of stylish antique furniture is originality. This is ultimately crucial from the client's perspective, as there are many counterfeits circulating in the market. The brand Luxury Products provides a document certifying the product's compliance with the actual description and photo. We offer the services of art appraisers, historians, and experts from around the world.