David Johnston Orientalist broc in Bordeaux

David Johnston Orientalist broc in Bordeaux
Water jug with its basin
Chips on the back of the bowl and restorations on the brooch
Beginning of XIX°.
Beautiful blue decoration of turqueries, with a multitude of small details
Height of the brooch 26 cm
Sink diameter 32 cm

David Johnston (1789-1853) was the son of an Irish wine merchant. He founded an earthenware factory in 1834 on the Quai de Bacalan in Bordeaux, and joined forces with Jules Vieillard in 1840. He would eventually sell his shares to her a few years later. He was also mayor of Bordeaux from 1838 to 1842 and regional councillor.