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Oblong glazed earthenware terrine, in the shape of a rabbit's or hare's head (sulphide eyes), signed Pillivuyt & Cie* Melun, from the late 19th-early 20th centuries.
This terrine is in good condition. Signed underneath.
Please note: slight wear and tear, see photos.
is a French company specializing in ceramics and tableware. It was founded in 1818 by Jean Louis Richard Pillivuyt in the town of Mehun-sur-Yèvre in Cher. The company was awarded the Entreprise du patrimoine vivant label in 2009. In 1818, Jean Louis Richard Pillivuyt settled in Cher, where he created the porcelain factory in Foëcy. In 1823, he won his very first medal in New York. In 1830, his eldest son Charles Pillivuyt, born in 1810, was associated with the management of the business as soon as he reached the age of twenty and, in 1847; the first Pillivuyt boutique was established at 46 rue de Paradis Paris 10th. In 1853, Charles left permanently for Mehun-sur-Yèvre, a small medieval town near Foëcy. Pillivuyt successively won a gold medal at the Paris Exhibition of 1855, the London Exhibition of 1862, the Universal Exhibition of 1867, the Paris Exhibition of 1878 and the Paris Exhibition of 1889. In 1872, Charles Pillivuyt died. The succession was ensured by his son Louis II, aged only 24, who would run the factory for 40 years and continue his father's work. 1900: International competition was strong and Germany was the leader in exports. Pillivuyt had to fight to keep his markets abroad. Thanks to his London agency (opened in 1884), Pillivuyt succeeded in establishing himself on international markets, particularly in Anglo-Saxon countries and South America. French cuisine was highly rated, and French chefs only used Pillivuyt.
