Offered here is a vintage Ricard stoneware water jug marked Atelier de Céramique Ricard on the underside. This form is part of the long-running family of Ricard ceramic pitchers used in French cafés and bistros as water jugs for serving alongside pastis. Comparable examples on the market describe these workshop-marked jugs as glazed stoneware pieces generally dating to the mid-20th century, with many sellers placing them in the 1960s–1970s range.
The design is simple and bold: a rounded globe-like body, pointed pouring spout, loop handle, warm caramel glaze, and raised RICARD lettering. It has strong decorative appeal and displays beautifully in a bar, kitchen, or French country interior.
Condition:
No cracks, chips, or repairs. Light age wear and typical use wear to the base and interior. Minor glaze irregularities consistent with manufacture and age.
A desirable piece of French advertising barware with real display appeal.