Pair of damsels of Avignon , ceramics from Cannacale

Pair of sharpeners called "ladies of avignon", originating from canakkale in turkey, very popular in the south of france in the nineteenth century. Legend has it that they arrived by boat full of raki alcohol, and that, once consumed, they adorned the interiors of the rich houses of the south of france. Iridescent "brown" colors, twisted handles, a delicate painting on a clay ceramic embellished with a golden macaroon; Look at the pictures to discover these ladies...