Accolay Ceramic Orangeade Set, Pitcher, Jug, 6 Glasses, Tumblers, 20th Century

Orangeade service in Accolay ceramic* (potter signature QF), consisting of a pitcher or jug as well as 6 tumbler glasses with stylized decoration, from the 20th century. This service is in good condition, good quality. Signature on the base (potter not identified). Note: slight wear of time, see photos. * Accolay: The term Poterie d'Accolay refers to the production of a community of potters established in the village of Accolay, in the Yonne department. This production center was created by four former students of Alexandre Kostanda. Active from 1945 to 1989, their pottery is distinguished by great technical inventiveness and extremely abundant production. The community of potters exploited the proximity of the national road 6 by investing in the gas stations to make them permanent exhibition spaces on the circuit of Parisian tourists. Their exhibition buildings, inspired by the constructions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit, became a must-see for holidaymakers in transit. This form of marketing continued at the entrance to Vermenton until the factory closed in 1989. However, the creation of the Lyon motorway had diverted the flow of tourists for several years. The Potiers d'Accolay legally structured themselves under the name "Créations et Expositions de Poteries d'Art Modernes" (CEPAM) on December 25, 1964. Diameter at the neck: glasses 9.2 cm Diameter at the base: pitcher 15 cm / glasses 6.4 cm Dimensions: pitcher neck 11 cm x 12 cm Height: pitcher 31 cm / glasses 13.5 cm Reference: 500 927 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com