Poterie de la Colombe
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Authenticity & signatures

Recognizing a piece

A piece from Poterie de la Colombe is not just an object: it's a workshop, an era, a hand, a firing.

Certificate of authenticity

For certain pieces (unique pieces, limited series, "signature" reissues), we can provide a certificate of authenticity including:

  • The name of the piece (or series)
  • Dimensions
  • Year (or period)
  • Technique / glaze
  • Workshop signature
  • A unique and unfalsifiable UUID number
  • A QR code for instant verification

Pricing Grid — Certificates

Digital certificate

€5

Clean PDF · Unique # + QR · 4 photos + dimensions · Registration in the certified pieces registry

Paper certificate

€15

All PDF content + paper mailing (thick paper) · Dry stamp / embossing

Discounts — From 5 pieces

  • 5 to 9 — -10%
  • 10 to 19 — -20%
  • 20+ — -30%
Request a certificate View public registry Verify a certificate

How to recognize a piece

Depending on production periods, you may find:

  • A signature — name, initials, workshop mention
  • A mark / stamp
  • A trace of throwing or modeling
  • Natural variations in color and firing
Poterie de la Colombe stamp Engraved signature under a piece — Poterie du Colombier Logo Poterie du Colombier — 1960
Important: ceramics live. Two "similar" pieces are never strictly identical.

Reissues: what it means to us

A reissue at Poterie de la Colombe is not an industrial copy.

It is:

  • A revived form based on the original spirit
  • Glaze work faithful to the workshop's vocabulary
  • Artisanal production (with its nuances)
Each reissue is acknowledged as such and can be identified.

Normal variations in ceramics

In ceramics, certain differences are normal:

Micro-variations in blue

Glaze intensity, transparency, depth

Small dimensional differences (handcraft)

Discreet firing support marks

Turquoise mask vase Pitcher and plate
These signs are not defects: they are proof of life.

Care: making Poterie de la Colombe last

Our general recommendations (to be adapted according to the piece):

Thermal shocks

Avoid boiling water on cold pieces.

Abrasives

Avoid abrasive products and sponges.

Food use

Prefer gentle washing.

If you have doubts about an old (or fragile) piece, contact us: we will guide you according to the glaze and period.

Do you own an antique piece?

If you have a piece from Poterie de la Colombe and you want to:

  • Confirm the origin
  • Know the period
  • Find out if it belongs to a series
  • Prepare a family transmission
You can send us:
  • 3 to 5 photos — front / back / details / signature
  • Dimensions
  • Your memory of origin — purchase, shop, region

We will respond to the best of our ability, with seriousness and prudence.