Antique 19th-century French ironstone cuspidor with distinctive two-spout silhouette with red tulips

Antique 1800's Ironstone Cuspidor

$280.00
$280.00
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Antique 19th-century French ironstone cuspidor with distinctive two-spout silhouette with red tulips
  • Antique 19th-century French ironstone cuspidor with distinctive two-spout silhouette with red tulips
  • Close-up of antique French ironstone cuspidor with original aged character
  • Rare French ironstone cuspidor showing aged patina and sculptural side details
  • 19th-century French antique cuspidor displayed as a decorative collector’s piece with pink tulips
Antique 1800's Ironstone Cuspidor

Antique 1800's Ironstone Cuspidor

$280.00
$280.00
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A wonderfully unusual French antique from the mid-19th century, this ironstone cuspidor caught my eye for its distinctive shape and beautiful aged character. Two sculptural side embellishments with spouts give it an unmistakable silhouette, while the gently sloping top leads to its central opening. With its natural patina and signs of age, it is one of those wonderfully unexpected pieces that adds character to your collected home.

Cuspidors were once commonplace, particularly in an era when tobacco was part of everyday life. Today, they have an intriguing connection to wine tasting, where a vessel known as a crachoir is used to spit wine after tasting rather than swallowing it. Not exactly glamorous, but a fascinating glimpse into the life of an everyday object—and one more reason I love antiques: there is almost always a story hiding in plain sight. Turned upside down, its flat underside also makes an unexpected little pedestal for a favorite piece of porcelain or a small stack of old books.

  • Measures 8-1/2" x 4"h.
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Collector’s Notes.

The word cuspidor comes from the Latin cuspis, meaning “point” or “spit,” and the form became increasingly common in Europe and America during the 19th century. They were made in many materials, from simple metal and earthenware to more decorative porcelain and ironstone.

What makes this one particularly appealing is its unusual form. The two side spouts and sculptural shape give it far more presence than the utilitarian object its original purpose might suggest. I love antiques like this—pieces that were once completely ordinary, yet today offer such an unexpected glimpse into another way of living.

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