{"product_id":"rare-antique-french-luneville-ceramic-nesting-beakers-keller-guerin-lorraine-heraldry-nil-desperandum-c-1890-set","title":"Rare Antique French Lunéville Ceramic Nesting Beakers, Keller \u0026 Guérin, Lorraine Heraldry, Nil Desperandum, c.1890 Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and highly unusual four-piece graduated nesting beaker set, probably produced by Keller \u0026amp; Guérin of Lunéville, France, dating to approximately 1885–1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four cylindrical vessels are beautifully graduated and designed to nest together, with the largest measuring approximately 7.5cm high x 7.3cm diameter, followed by 7cm x 6cm, 5.3cm x 5.1cm, and 4.8cm x 4.4cm. The total weight when nested is approximately 399g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vessel is covered in a rich, deep sang de bœuf (oxblood) red glaze, with the lustrous monochrome ground providing a striking background for the finely executed gilt and white heraldic decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest vessel carries the principal armorial composition: a pale blue shield incorporating fleurs-de-lis and a crowned sword, surrounded by elaborate gilt foliate ornament, crossed white double-barred crosses associated with the Cross of Lorraine, military and heraldic devices, and the motto “NIL DESPERANDUM” (“Never despair”). The three smaller vessels carry repeated heraldic emblems resembling the Lorraine alérion, together with the white Cross of Lorraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination of Lorraine heraldry, fleurs-de-lis, Crosses of Lorraine and the motto “Nil Desperandum” is particularly significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good overall. There is one small area of glaze loss to the base rim of the smallest vessel. No significant cracks or other major damage noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly attractive and unusual survivor of late 19th-century French decorative ceramics, combining an exceptionally rich sang de bœuf glaze with distinctive Lorraine heraldic imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wonder Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54968879645005,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4552\/0717\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_56aa8ed1-a149-42af-992e-0dcdd8c3210a.jpg?v=1791284739","url":"https:\/\/thewonderroom.co\/products\/rare-antique-french-luneville-ceramic-nesting-beakers-keller-guerin-lorraine-heraldry-nil-desperandum-c-1890-set","provider":"The Wonder Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}