Longwy enamel basket

Basket in Émaux de Longwy with twisted handle – Floral decoration. Description: Pretty antique basket in faience and enamel from the Émaux de Longwy Manufacture, dating from the 1950s–1970s. This iconic model features a polylobed shape with an elegant light blue twisted handle. The exterior is adorned with a scattering of polychrome flowers on a turquoise blue background, while the cracked yellow-ivory interior reveals two bouquets of red flowers enhanced by hand. Characteristics: • Manufacture: Émaux de Longwy (green stamp "Decorated by hand – Made in France", handwritten mention "Hand enhanced" and artist's monogram under the base) • Decoration number: 5876. • Provenance: old original retailer label "Gasser – Thionville" on the back. • Dimensions: Length 18 cm X Width 14 cm X Total Height 17 cm. Condition: Good overall condition of the bowl, very bright colors and beautiful original cracked enamel. Note: there is a hairline crack on the twisted handle (visible in close-up in photo no. 3). The handle remains secure, but it is advisable to handle the basket by the base rather than carrying it loaded by the handle.